Fluoroquinolones: Do The Risks Outweigh The Benefits? | WebMD

Fluoroquinolones, a class of antibiotics commonly known as ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, or ofloxacin, may lead to disabling, potentially permanent side effects and should never be taken unless they’re truly needed. What you should know:


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[HeinrichEichmann]

Cipro hit me like a ton of bricks. I've had depression for 12 years. The hardest part is no one would believe me.

[milly]

Was given moxifloxician for pneumonia 15 yrs ago, suffered from suicidal thoughts, insomnia, depression, anxiety,paranoia ever since

[GurneroMaelstrom]

I am literally scared because I showed all secondary effects, and even so; my doctor didn't care when I told him about them. I live in Southern Mexico. I don't know what to do. I have severe history of tendon pain and Psychosis and I'm only 30 years old. I have taken lots of quinolones since highschool for several infections or surgeries. They prescribe them like candy in my country. I am incredibly sad because I love bodybuilding and I might have to stop lifting weights thanks to that horrible med.

[zack-International]

And what happens when you contact your Doctor after experiencing side effects?

[Vic-lrhr]

I was just prescribed this because I am allergic to penicillins and I just have a basic UTI. I’m terrified to take this

[Sarahizahhsum]

I have taken my first dose and feel a billion times better. It's necessary for severe infections. Doctors didn't wanna test everything for me since I was in such terrible shape after COVID hit and steroids knocked out my immune system. Cipro has saved my life.

[anthonygreenfield]

DONT TAKE CIRPI OR MOXOFLOX OR LEVOFLOX. DONT DO IT 😡😡😡