I just picked up a prescription for Cipro prescribed for an infection. After reading the 3 pages of warnings about tendon tears and ruptures, I'm not so sure I should be taking this antibiotic. I am approaching the height of the LCM season in the pool and the gym in preparation for LC Nats. Does anyone have any experience with Cipro in this regard? Should I continue my high level of training? What about competition?
I have had a lot of experience with Cipro -- one thing people often forget about is that it increases sun sensitivity -- you need to wear sun block while taking it (especially if you are training outside). I have had a lot of patients turn into lobsters while taking Cipro in the summertime.
The tendon issue is real but rare (Achilles tendon is most common site problems)
But I agree -- talk to your doctor
I have had a lot of experience with Cipro -- one thing people often forget about is that it increases sun sensitivity -- you need to wear sun block while taking it (especially if you are training outside). I have had a lot of patients turn into lobsters while taking Cipro in the summertime.
The tendon issue is real but rare (Achilles tendon is most common site problems)
But I agree -- talk to your doctor
