Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic for Otitis Externa User Reviews (Page 3)
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
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 19, 2021
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I’ve never had an ear infection in my life, but after 22 years somehow both of my ears became infected with otitis externa. The first doctor that I saw prescribed me neomycin/polymyxin b drops. I lost hearing in both ears because the drops could not reach my ear canal with all of the built up wax/infection. It’s like the drops just stacked on top. I went to a different doctor and was prescribed Ciprodex. She flushed my ears and put in wicks before I began the drops. It felt immediately better to get my ears flushed and cleaned before starting medication. I believe my hearing disappeared because the first doc let me start the drops with congested ears. Using Ciprodex with the wicks was a struggle for the first two days, but I started to get better. The medicine could finally reach my ear canal. My hearing came back. It says on the bottle to make sure your ears are “clean and dry” before use. This was an awful experience, but I’m so happy I saw that other doctor."
- Pained
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 16, 2021
"Took this for a mild swimmers ear infection. After I started taking drops, I felt ear pain. Then as I continued, intense pain and swelling in my ear and jaw. By the second day, it felt like someone punched me in the ear and hurt my jaw. Finally stopped and took neomycin drops instead. Pain and swelling subsided. Ear is healing. Worst experience with ear drops ever."
- Nick
- January 12, 2020
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Ciprodex is a expensive garbage. I took it for two weeks and did not help:"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 31, 2016
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I had an outer ear infection..These drops made my left ear feel clogged up and ringing in my ear and ear pain. I would not recommend this medicine. I'm hoping it is temporary. .."
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- Bookm...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 20, 2019
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Ciprodex was expensive but worth it! My double ear infection was markedly improved (pain wise) after 12 hours! I had a $50 copay but feeling better is worth it"
- Edyr
- January 3, 2015
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I just took it today and I got relief right way. I was able to sleep. But it's too early to say it I have week ahead to use it. I hope it works, good luck to me."
- Anonymous
- December 11, 2014
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "I used it one time. And I feel better"
- Jamiej
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 2, 2021
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "Honestly was the only thing to help clear up a terrible ear infection that I had. It was expensive but worth it"
- ODonn...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 28, 2022
Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) "4 drops in ear and wait one minute. Itching subsided after about 1/2 an hour wait."
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"After reading the reviews I was sort of anxious, however I am on my fifth day of taking the prescription and I am feeling near if not 100% back to normal. I did not feel any of the pain when taking the drops as others claim. The only reason I gave it an 8 instead of 10 is because one of my ears became clogged after taking the first days dosages. After 4 days, my ear became unclogged and I re gained most of my hearing. The pain subsided after 3 days of beginning the medicine. I strongly recommend this medication for those who have swimmers ear. If you have good insurance you won’t have to pay much. I only paid about $12."