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Is it safe to eat Nsaid tablet together with fluoroquinolone antibiotics, like Ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, norfloxacin or Levofloxacin ?
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NSAIDs (painkillers such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, aceclofenac) can generally be taken with fluoroquinolone antibiotics, but caution is advised as the combination may rarely increase the risk of side effects like dizziness or nervous system symptoms.
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Better avoid.Pls connect for further discussion and solution
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Yes, not allowed
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Hi, it's best to avoid combining NSAIDs with fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin.
They can increase the risk of side effects on the nervous system.
Stick to paracetamol for pain if needed.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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combining these two classes of drugs requires high caution because they carry a well-documented, significant adverse drug interaction that can affect the central nervous system.
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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can occasionally cross the blood-brain barrier and block a calming chemical messenger in your brain called GABA. When you take a strong NSAID (such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac, or Naproxen) at the same time, the NSAID physically amplifies this blocking effect, which can lead to severe central nervous system over-excitation, extreme restlessness, severe tremors, confusion, or in rare cases, sudden seizures.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Better to avoid
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, but gap is needed
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Supriya A S
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4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Ideally, it is not recommended to take NSAIDs with fluroquinolone antibiotics.
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You can take Paracetamol for the duration of antibiotics
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Dr. Yogita
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5 yrs exp
Rohtak
Yes but first can you please tell me which type of nsaid (ibuprofen, diclofenac)
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Dr. Aditya Chugh
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Rohtak
No it is. It recommended unless specifically asked to. It can cause seizures
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