Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic for Otitis Externa User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Ciprodex
Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 53 reviews for the treatment of Otitis Externa. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic
- Lindsm
- August 12, 2017
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "While this med helped my ear pain and infection heal... the swollen mouth, jaw, tongue, and face were too unbearable I quit the drops after 4 days. My doc advised me there was no way my swelling came from the drops. I insisted on prednisone and then picked up zyrtec, pepcid, and benydryl Those meds, combined with 50 mg of prednisone I'm feeling much better. I'm allergic to penicillin. I'm wondering if my pcn allergy is related to my cipro allergy. I'll never go back to that doctor."
- Pac
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 18, 2019
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I had a mild infection. My doctor said my eardrum was pink and prescribed Ciprodex. I had first tried hydrogen peroxide for three days. The drops burned badly. When the dose was finished my hearing, which was already going in that ear was gone. I went back to my doctor. The infection was gone. He said my eardrum would rebound. He’s a good doctor so I hope he’s right. It’s been over 4 months now and a hearing test last week showed a huge drop in that ear."
- Sue
- January 13, 2019
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I have been using ciprodex drops in my right ear for 9 days as instruction by the P.A. at the ENTs Office. The drops have not helped one bit, nor will they go down my ear. I am at a loss what to do now since the P.A. didn't recommend or prescribe anything else."
- Chick
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 29, 2018
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I’ve been taking Ciprodex for 48 hours now and I have constant tinnitus. The swelling or pain hasn’t really improved. If it’s not improved by tomorrow I’ll go back to the doctor. I live in Canada and paid .57 cents with insurance. Even without insurance I doubt it would be very expensive."
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- Mollie...
- December 30, 2016
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I have only been on this medication for one day for both internal and external ear infection. Within hours of taking it, my ear started to swell even more than it already was, causing it to hurt tremendously to open my mouth, chew, and even swallow. I was in pain before, but since taking ciprodex the pain has increased a substantial amount. I was told it should get better with 48 hours. I can't take the drops anymore due to all the swelling and pain, also hearing loss. I'm hoping this clears up soon with just the pal medication I was also prescribed."
- dantr...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 27, 2019
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I have an prescription for ear drops : Ciprodex which has ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone as active substance and PRICE WAS $332, covered only $95 by insurance , $233 out of pocket. I found CIRIAX Otic for 3,14$ . Something is not right at all here and nobody care about 100 times prices increase. NO CONTROL."
- Sparrow
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 7, 2019
"Been taking Ciproxin HC ear drops for 3 days and now have the worst ringing in ears. It started with a muffled left ear on Monday. Saw doctor on Tuesday who prescribed these drugs. Since Tuesday I have had ringing in both ears which has caused vertigo, vomiting, nausea. These are also symptoms of ear pressure from a cold but I’ve never had ear noise like this before. Think I need to stop taking them"
- SheJay
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 8, 2017
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Wish I had never taken this drug. I had a mild ear infection (not much pain). Ever since taking this, over six months ago, there has been a constant noise in my ear. Plus in spite of the fact that there is no evidence of an infection now, I am experiencing off-and-on pain in the ear. I believe this drug contributed to the constant "noise" I'm now experiencing. I doubt it will go away and it is horrible."
- MKerbs
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 28, 2017
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I developed an outer ear infection after a month of daily swimming. I was in a lot of pain and went to the doctors which prescribed these drops. With insurance it still cost me $60 out of pocket. Which I would have been more than happy to pay if it had helped relieved the pain. However, my pain is worse now. The drops have only made the pain 10x worse. I'm now on day 4th and have decided to stop using them going back to the doctors for an alternative. I'm really bummed out as we leave on vacation this Sunday and the pain is unbearable."
- fllexis
- October 4, 2021
"I have chronic ear infections, ever since I was a baby and I’ve never had tubes or anything so I’m use to ear pain. However at 21 years old I just got my first OUTER ear infection and was given these drops. I was better off before these drops honestly it was so painful and I'm hearing that a lot reading these reviews, I’m glad it wasn’t just me. My ear swelled up insanely super bright red and getting purple and I couldn’t talk it caused my entire left side to be in excruciating pain including my neck. Who knows something like that could’ve been a reaction too, on the 3rd day I finally went and got something else that worked within the first 24 hours thankfully!"
- TEWA
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 25, 2018
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I was having an on and off again ear pain for over 3 months. The 1st NP did not give me Ciprodex nor Amocoxillian and the ear infection got worse. At first the pain was only at night but now its day and night. I went to another NP and she prescribed Ciprodex and Amocoxillian. The first dose of Ciprodex was unbearable today & the pain lasted for 2hrs. It did push some wax or infection out of my ear. I have 6 more days to go so hopefully I will not have the same pain experience everyday."
- Anonymous
- May 9, 2017
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "SMALL BOTTLE, PURCHASED AT PHARMACY for $264.000!! Insurance paid for $214. 50 for 7 days treatment. Yet a 2% acidic solution and cortisol for swelling is recommended. How in the world can we expect these companies to accept the risk of insuring people"
- Aria
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 20, 2020
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I was prescribed this after I developed ear pain and burning pain that was insane from otitis externa!!! Within 2 hours I began to feel relief like a lot I could finally sleep. They made me sleepy and the ear drops made ear feel a little fuller because my ear already felt pressure but no bad reactions. I however can’t believe the medication retails for $230 that’s insane. I only had a small copay due to Medicaid."
- Waitf...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 28, 2017
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "It took away the swelling and pain in about 24 hours. It slightly improved the loss of hearing after 7 days but I still can't hear like normal. Way way too expensive, $270 in which insurance covered abut $50. $220 for a tiny bottle of mediocre medicine."
- BusyBee
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 1, 2016
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Went on vacation for about five days which included swimming almost everyday. On the last day, after a shower my right ear became plugged. Tried using alcohol/vinegar mixes and ear wax remover drops for almost a week but neither worked. Nurse did a flush and the ear was clogged with wax and sand balls which irritated the area. Was given this medicine which I've used for only a day but has already decreased the soreness tremendously. Walmart said it was 292 and I'm not sure where that price came from since most sites and people online are stating 190-230. Ending up remembering I had prescription insurance and that reduced it to $58."
- Crazy...
- March 23, 2015
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "My son while at his mothers put a plastic bead for making jewelry in his ear. They didnt have tools at ER and we needed a followup for ENT doctor to get it out. So prevent any type of infection they gave us Ciprodex and Antipyrine-Benzoca. For Ciprodex alone a 7 day supply they billed insurance company $203.08. Of that a 7 day supply cost me $17 out of pocket. Thank you insurance for paying the rest."
- Anne
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 29, 2022
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I have eczema prone skin, which makes me more likely to have ear infections since the eczema is also sometimes near my ear canal. I've taken ciprodex drops many times throughout the years for my ear infections and NEVER experienced burning or pain like these other reviews, even when my ear canal was raw and swollen. These drops will make you feel better after only a few doses but it's super important to finish them as prescribed or the infection will return and be more resistant to the antibiotics. Please don't let the other reviews scare you off from a good ear drop, not every single person will experience pain from them!"
- Hi Ev...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 11, 2018
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Listen everyone, this antibiotic works by cutting up the DNA of the Bacterium so (eventually) it can't grow its rotten little colonies. There's also a steroid added to reduce inflammation. It won't directly kill the existing Bacteria."
- Shannon
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 22, 2021
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I've had ear trouble all my life including a cholesteatoma which required surgery and placement of a permanent ear tube. I get several ear infections a year. My ENT always prescribes Ciprodex. It clears up my infections quickly and completely without any adverse reaction or pain. Some say they had pain after administering Ciprodex, but that isn't normal. They should have stopped using it and informed their doctor to get a different kind of ear drops. The problem wasn't with Ciprodex, it was with their reaction to it. Everyone is different and there are different drops that work better for different people."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 3, 2021
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I’ve had ear issues my entire life. From grommets at 5 years old to heavily infected ears at 35. Apparently my ear canals grew differently causing my ears not to disperse wax like any normal ear. Therefore my ears get clogged up continuously causing infections. These drops really work for me. I don’t experience any pain or anything. Other that my ears just being sensitive when putting the drops in due to it being cold. Other than that these are quite good."
- Stibler
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 30, 2015
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Without my insurance covering Ciprodex, I just paid $230 for 1/3 an ounce at pharmacy. I have never had an ear infection but recently got a super nasty one from the ocean water in Puerto Rico. Been on Ciprodex for two days and it has helped OR was it the cephlaxin and amoxicillin?"
- maiden
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 6, 2020
"I have had an ear issue for over 6 months now. I have been on Ciprodex for just as long. Even an oral antibiotic several weeks back did not help. The pain is freaking intense. No infection, well, at least no discharge. No excess ear wax. Just a red-hot eardrum. Just pain. The Ciprodex works well for that, better than Tylenol and/or ibuprofen. Makes my ear itchy though. CT Scan was normal. Waiting for a referral to an ear specialist. Not hopeful. If these doctors can't figure out an ear issue I count my lucky stars that is my only issue!"
- fotom...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 3, 2017
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "The cost was expensive at $38.90 in Australia! No rebate. 2 drops x 5 days into my left ear. It made my hearing worse. After 5 days I have constant ringing in my left ear. I wouldn't recommend CIPROXIN HC ear drops for any one! I went to the doctor after 2 days and told her it was worse and she claims the inflammation was gone, keep using it!"
- Dbaby
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 19, 2023
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Thanks to the helpful reviews and some extra googling, I can say I’m feeling optimistic. 38 weeks pregnant and I woke up with the most intense ear infection ever a few days ago - literally couldn’t even bite down. My jaw and lymph nodes were swollen and in so much pain, and the doctor couldn’t even see my eardrum. Just wrapped up my third day of drops, and I can feel a significant improvement. Still some muffled hearing, popping, and slight pain, but the swelling went down a TON, and it doesn’t hurt to chew. And I can hear a little better. The trick is to warm the bottle in your hands, then shake well, lay on your side, and pour drops in. Let it sit for a couple of mins, then turn over and drain the rest on a tissue or whatever. I did not have any intense itching, burning, etc. I also paired this treatment with Tylenol and cold compresses (for swelling) as needed. Also, drinking hot water or beverages was great too (helped with draining the infection through sinuses)."
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Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I’ve been prescribed this antibiotic for my ear infection! My instructions are to use it twice DAILY for “7” days & use 4 drops! You guys, I am on my 7th day & guess what ??? NOTHING ! Like this can’t be true .. this little tube of ear drops costed me $40 just for it NOT to work ! I have headaches , sometimes my neck hurts & on top of that my ear doesn’t feel like it’s getting better ! This has to be the worst I could have gotten !!"