Cipro for Pneumonia User Reviews

• nyz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2018

"I was put on a course of Cipro to treat bacterial pneumonia. I have COPD, so frequent lung infections are common. I am currently taking 500 mg two times a day for two weeks. I have completed one week already. I am not liking the side effects of the antibiotic at all. I was told that this is the only antibiotic that will treat my infection. However, I have also been experiencing severe pounding headaches and tremors. I am not buying that this is the only antibiotic to treat my pneumonia. This is a very dangerous drug that can cause you a lot of problems. As listed in the side effects, it can cause you to have tremors and headaches. It can also cause muscle and tendon damage by detaching your tendons and muscles. My advice: stay away from this drug; it is highly toxic. Find another, less toxic antibiotic to treat your infections. Thanks."

• MrS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2018

"I was given this medication for pneumonia (extended period of time). I was severely agitated, very anxious, and had difficulty sleeping. After discharge from the hospital, I was given oral RX for home use. The symptoms stated above worsened and new symptoms began. I also take Klonopin. After much research, I found Cipro binds to GABA receptors, causing displacement of the Klonopin (both bind to GABA). This caused Benzo Withdrawal Syndrome, which obviously put me in dire straits. I reported this to the FDA. It appears they are aware of this problem. Please be careful using these two medications together and research, as more data is available now supporting these major interactions. Hopeful Black-box warnings will soon follow."