Ciprofloxacin

[Chockybee]

Was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis nearly 2 years ago now . Doctors say my liver is now compensated . My question is I've been taking Ciprofloxacin for the last 2 years . Is this safe to take forever or should this be stopped . I read about long term side effects and looking fir answers really ? Thanks

[WayCas]

Interesting. Will you share why you are taking it and the dose. This could help with the reply.Thanks

[Chockybee in reply to WayCas]

Hi I was originally taking it because I had bad acieties and was to stop the fluid getting infected . This is now gone for now I no longer even take any duretics . 500mg a day since Jan 2022 . Many thanks

[Roy1955 in reply to Chockybee]

Ask your Dr to review your meds.It's poor prescribing if cipro has been put on a repeat prescription and bordering neglectful if your not on regular reviews to see if it's appropriate.

[Roy1955]

It's unusual to be on a constant regime of a heavy duty antibiotic like cipro.Antibiotics are life savers if needed but can be deadly if misprescribed.

Ask your Dr why your still on cipro.

[Walt1010]

I was on it for 6 months for the same reason, but every doctor I saw during that period grimaced when he/she heard I was on it, and eventually my liver consultant stopped it.

[grlewycky]

Ciprofloxacin isnt intended for long-term use, its a antibiotic

I was on cephalexin a long time due to skin problems and I think it caused some liver damage

[Segy]

I'm on spironolactone and furosemide for build ov fluid, prescribed by gp (liver ain't working rite do to being alcoholic) r they same as what tablets you talking about?

[Chockybee in reply to Segy]

No ciprofloxacin is a antibiotic which was originally subscribed to stop the fluid I had from getting effected . I to was taking the duretics you describe but I no longer need them but still on the antibiotic. If that makes any sense 🙄

[Segy in reply to Chockybee]

Not really, I've got to see a specialist about TIPs, they feel it's best way. I just want to be able to b healthier with out the idea ov stent. I would try practically owt, it's been 7.5 months sober with not much effect n is getting me down. I don't mean for this post to cause any body sadness.