Ciprofloxacin for Bronchitis User Reviews

Brand names: Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V., Cipro XR

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Rating: 5.7

Ciprofloxacin has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 24 reviews for the treatment of bronchitis. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for Ciprofloxacin

Vik...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 17, 2019

"I had a bladder infection, and the doctor prescribed Cipro because I was allergic to other drugs for that infection. In the meantime, I had had a chronic cough that had started 8 months previously. I had seen 4 doctors, with no cure. Upper GI, CT scan sinus, no cure. At the end of taking Cipro for 7 days, I noticed my cough was completely gone! It was amazing and wonderful. It's now been 4 weeks since I've been off Cipro, and I noticed today that I had a slight cough this morning. I feel it's coming back. What could it be that Cipro would cure the chronic cough for a while?"

10 / 10

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Sam...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 11, 2020

"In Dec 2020, I had a bad flu, which affected my asthma really badly. I was in and out of the hospital. I was then sent home with instructions to take Cipro along with prednisone for the first four days. I was very tired all the time, and I slept most of the day. I lost 10 lbs in the first week because I lost my appetite. At night, I would be very depressed and have lots of depressing dreams, so I did not sleep at night. I also experienced electric shocks in my leg. If I was asked if I will take this drug again, yes, I will. I went from constantly coughing and could hardly breathe in just a few days. I could feel myself healing every day. While taking this medication, you have to isolate yourself and give your body that time to heal."

8 / 10

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nic...
February 8, 2014

Ciprofloxacin "I have been taking Cipro for three days now. I'm a father of two girls. I have had to call off work for the past two days due to the tiredness and fatigue. The only good thing I can say is that my infection is getting better slowly. This is a very strong medicine for many uses."

5 / 10

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MiM...
March 10, 2018

"I originally began my treatment with Cipro on Monday due to a UTI. I have also been suffering with a severe cold and cough (possible bronchitis) but had not yet sought medical treatment for that. To my very pleasant surprise, Cipro has not only begun to clear my UTI, my coughing and chest congestion have also improved drastically. Who knew? I take my last doses tomorrow. Symptoms of both issues are completely gone. I have not experienced any side effects whatsoever. I highly recommend this. :)"

10 / 10

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Hol...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 16, 2018

"This antibiotic destroyed my life. I was given it at 71 years of age, with cortisone injections at the same time, both contraindicated for my age. Side effects were tendonopathy, ruptured tendon, chronic fatigue, balance gone, heart palpitations, peripheral neuropathy, and pain every day for three years to date. All this for a bout of bronchitis. I was wheelchair-bound for two months. I have spent over £10,000 trying to cure myself because there is no help from the medical profession. Doctors say we sufferers are rare. What's rare is doctors connecting the dots as symptoms can appear weeks later after taking a fluoroquinolone. Or you may not react until it's taken a few times as it's cumulative. It's like playing Russian roulette."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
January 26, 2010

Ciprofloxacin "Dangerous drug, associated with many side effects, even after you stop taking it. I took a similar one (a quinolone) and came out in a terrible rash. Had a bad taste in my mouth, and aches and pains. I also suffered hallucinations. All these reactions have been strongly associated with this group of antibiotics. Best avoided."

1 / 10

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MFR...
October 30, 2009

Ciprofloxacin "There is an awful lot of things I have to take separately now, and I usually always take my medicines with milk, and that is a big adjustment. However, it seems to be doing the trick, but I have heartburn and a bad taste in my mouth all the time, and I don't like that at all. I will be taking my last dose on Thursday."

4 / 10

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Man...
July 5, 2017

"I will never take Cipro again. I took my first dose and was fine. Then I took the second pill after dinner. I woke up in the middle of the night with the worst pain from my hip to my knees. I can't sit still just from the pain being so bad. I do not recommend this to anyone. My pharmacist said it usually only happens in very young children or closer to old age. I'm 26, and this is the worst pain I have ever felt. DO NOT TAKE THIS!!"

2 / 10

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Lau...
October 9, 2016

"This antibiotic worked wonders for my cough/bronchitis. After 4 days of being on 250 mg every 12 hours, my chest feels clear and my cough is nearly gone. But, on the other hand, I developed a severe sinus infection. I can barely breathe through my nostrils and haven't been able to taste food for 4 days now. Even with over-the-counter decongestants, I have had no relief. Neti pot, nasal spray, nothing is relieving the pain in my head. Time to quit Cipro."

3 / 10

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fio...
October 28, 2015

"While I've used this medication in the past, it has been increasingly difficult each time. While it appears to help the bronchitis, I can't stay on it long enough anymore to get the benefit as the muscle pain (low back/legs/feet) is intolerable to the point that I have to take pain medication for my ongoing back pain issues to deal with the myalgia that the Cipro causes! For me, Cipro is no longer an option, and I'm having to find another medicine to help with bronchitis. The tendonitis issue is something to watch out for, as this last time, several days after stopping the Cipro, I got up from my chair, and my feet buckled underneath me. I fell to the floor and twisted my ankle, so I'm wondering if the tendons were affected. Be careful with this!"

2 / 10

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Wom...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 5, 2018

"Ciprofloxacin 500 mg for respiratory infection. After 2 tablets (every 12 hours), I have experienced strong twitching during sleep. So strong and frequent that it was waking me up a lot. I did not connect this to medicine side effects and have taken the 3rd dose in due time. This has been followed by strong convulsion-like twitching during sleep (never when awake), then followed by very strong anxiety when awake. I couldn't stay still, my heartbeat was very chaotic. I did not take the next dose. Symptoms of respiratory infection were significantly reduced after 2 tablets (24 hours) and almost gone after the 3rd tablet (36 hours). I hope it will not come back now."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
October 27, 2009

Ciprofloxacin "After 2 days on the Cipro, my cough is a lot better and will return to work today."

5 / 10

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min...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 8, 2015

"This is the ONLY medicine I would use. I get bronchitis a lot, and this is the only one that makes me better faster."

10 / 10

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jet...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 28, 2017

"I have taken Cipro many times over 40+ years with excellent results for chronic bronchitis when other antibiotics failed to work. So far, have not had any side effects."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
May 13, 2011

Ciprofloxacin "This is the only medication that works for me!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
January 12, 2010

Ciprofloxacin "It gives me heartburn and dizziness. Makes me feel off-center."

7 / 10

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Don...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 17, 2023

"I have taken Cipro for 3 days now and all bad symptoms are gone. Good stuff!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
January 15, 2012

Ciprofloxacin "Eliminated fever and sweating but still coughing and maintaining new mucus in sinuses after 4 days. Seems to be better for prostatitis and oral ulcers."

5 / 10

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Lia...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 25, 2018

"Cleared up the infection, and the only side effect I experienced was nightmares."

8 / 10

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bob...
October 21, 2013

Ciprofloxacin "Pain in my leg and lightheaded, but it's helping."

6 / 10

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ano...
August 12, 2022

Ciprofloxacin "I took Cipro 30 years ago for bronchitis and have had tinnitus in both ears ever since. Wish I had never taken it."

1 / 10

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dan...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 6, 2021

Ciprofloxacin "Good antibiotic. Feel much better. I took a 7-day round of it, started feeling better the second day."

10 / 10

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Dol...
September 12, 2015

Ciprofloxacin "Took it over three days, caused headaches, but I continue to take it as I need it. If it does not get better, I may get another antibiotic."

6 / 10

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Sic...
June 4, 2017

"Cipro did not help in healing bronchitis. Taking this med set me back 10 days. Wasted time for this type of infection."

1 / 10

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