Ciprodex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Ciprodex has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 100 reviews on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 42% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ciprodex
- Sti...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 30, 2015
For Otitis Externa "Without my insurance covering Ciprodex, I just paid $230 for 1/3 an ounce at the pharmacy. I have never had an ear infection but recently got a super nasty one from the ocean water in Puerto Rico. I've been on Ciprodex for two days, and it has helped, or was it the cephalexin and amoxicillin?"
- Vic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 15, 2018
For Middle Ear Infections "I am on the 2nd day of these ear drops. Lots of pain in the right ear, I think because there is a hole in that eardrum. Also using in the left ear for crystallized wax buildup, and that ear has a tube. Is there not something else? Plus, I'm taking ciprofloxacin by mouth."
- Hi ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 11, 2018
For Otitis Externa "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."
- Aga...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 14, 2020
For Middle Ear Infections "On day four, I stopped sleeping, started having night sweats, bugs crawling on my skin, slurred speech, very high HR. Unfortunately, I couldn't believe that it was ear drops, and so I continued taking them for another 8 years, by which time I totally deteriorated. Since stopping it a month ago, I still have insomnia, high HR, terrible tinnitus, painful muscles, fatigue, panic attacks, etc. I have since found out I was 'floxed' and that the damage to my CNS might even be permanent. Please look for alternatives and NEVER allow this near your child!!"
- Ano...
- May 6, 2016
For Middle Ear Infections "I had been battling ear eczema for 3 years, with an infection, and had been on several medications before this one, and I used it once, and my ear completely healed up."
- Anonymous
- September 3, 2011
For Middle Ear Infections "This always does the trick for my ear infections. I have ear tubes, and Ciprodex is far more effective than anything taken orally. I don't get side effects."
- Car...
- August 11, 2011
For Middle Ear Infections "These drops were really effective."
- Anonymous
- July 14, 2009
For Middle Ear Infections "While it works fine, it is so expensive, over $140.00 before insurance. Insurance only took $30.00 off this cost."
- Blo...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 9, 2019
For Middle Ear Infections "I sweat terribly, exercise frequently, and work outside in the heat. I'm treated a minimum of four times a year for ear infections. Ciprodex has saved my ears and sanity!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 31, 2016
For Otitis Externa "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."
- Edy...
- January 3, 2015
For Otitis Externa "I just took it today, and I got relief right away. I was able to sleep. But it's too early to say, I have a week ahead to use it. I hope it works, good luck to me."
- ste...
- February 17, 2009
For Middle Ear Infections "My ear problem went away in one day."
- Nic...
- January 12, 2020
For Otitis Externa "Ciprodex is expensive garbage. I took it for two weeks and did not help."
- JLe...
- December 21, 2015
For Middle Ear Infections "My 6-year-old was prescribed this, and when I found out the cost, I googled coupons for it and got it cheap! Had the pharmacist try a few of the codes until it came down in price. Works great too!"
- ani...
- July 16, 2011
For Middle Ear Infections "It works well, but it depends on the severity of your ear infection, whether it's inner or middle (which is worse)."
- Anonymous
- August 16, 2009
For Middle Ear Infections "Works great, but expensive."
- Boo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 20, 2019
For Otitis Externa "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."
- Anonymous
- November 14, 2018
"This is a joke. Cost is $385.00. Coupons are useless if you’re on Medicare. Outrageous."
- Jam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 2, 2021
For Otitis Externa "Honestly, it was the only thing to help clear up a terrible ear infection that I had. It was expensive but worth it."
- Pri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 20, 2018
For Middle Ear Infections "This is day 5, and my son's ears look and feel so much better! Wow! Yes, it is very expensive, but it works!"
- Anonymous
- April 23, 2009
For Middle Ear Infections "This medicine really helped my son during his severe infections."
- Anonymous
- December 11, 2014
For Otitis Externa "I used it one time. And I feel better."
- ODo...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 28, 2022
For Otitis Externa "4 drops in ear and wait one minute. Itching subsided after about half an hour wait."
- Chi...
- January 29, 2017
For Middle Ear Infections "Still using it. I just can't believe the states. You guys pay $208? God, even without insurance, it's only 50 bucks, though I paid $7.08 with my plan. Poor people."
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For Otitis Externa "My son, while at his mother's, put a plastic bead for making jewelry in his ear. They didn't have tools at the ER, and we needed a follow-up with an ENT doctor to get it out. To prevent any type of infection, they gave us Ciprodex and Antipyrine-Benzocaine. For Ciprodex alone, a 7-day supply, they billed the insurance company $203.08. Of that, a 7-day supply cost me $17 out of pocket. Thank you, insurance, for paying the rest."