Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• MKe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2017

Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic for Otitis Externa "I developed an outer ear infection after a month of daily swimming. I was in a lot of pain and went to the doctor, who 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 relieve the pain. However, my pain is worse now. The drops have only made the pain ten times worse. I'm now on day 4 and have decided to stop using them, going back to the doctor for an alternative. I'm really bummed out as we leave on vacation this Sunday, and the pain is unbearable."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2022

Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic for Otitis Externa "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!"

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2021

Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic for Otitis Externa "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."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2021

For Middle Ear Infections "AVOID THIS DRUG! I walk-in clinic prescribed it to me, here I am at 2 am in massive pain. I can't get a second of relief to fall asleep. Now I'm reading that the pain will continue for 4 to 5 days. Well, isn't that just a miracle? At least before the drops, I could sleep, now I'm literally sleep-deprived and in enormous pain. I'm going to continue with the drops, but oh help me, Lord, if I die because of being sleep-deprived and getting in an accident, I just want it on record that it's this stupid drug's fault. Don't be a fool, if your doctor recommends this garbage, implore them to try it first. They must be getting a great kickback from this company to prescribe this garbage. So, yeah, I am not pleased at all, not even slightly."

• fll...
• October 4, 2021

For Otitis Externa "I have chronic ear infections, ever since I was a baby, and I’ve never had tubes or anything, so I’m used 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!"

• Vic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2018

Ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone otic 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."