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Addiction & Recovery

Bongo Prophet

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17. I am sorry to hear that, Freddie

Reply to Freddie (Reply #16)

Thu Mar 15, 2018, 10:17 PM

Mar 2018

I will read up on cipro again. Side effects are important to consider in choosing a treatment path. The risk/benefit assessment is complicated, and when under stress to make decisions can be a bit paralyzing. Thank you for sharing.

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Anyone else ever been "floxed" [View all] Heartstrings Mar 2018 OP

Never heard of it. Will hit the google. JDC Mar 2018 #1

I have had problems with both of my Achilles heels shortly after taking Cipro. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2018 #2

I am having kidney issues right now. fleur-de-lisa Mar 2018 #3

I lost my hearing due to Cipro. Well, severely impared it following Cipro thru a Pik line. Shrike47 Mar 2018 #4

Is Floxxing an addictive response to an antibiotic or a post antibio use? irisblue Mar 2018 #5

Yes, it's the bodies response to use of the antibiotic. Heartstrings Mar 2018 #6

I have never heard that term before, you've taught me today. irisblue Mar 2018 #7

My pleasure! Heartstrings Mar 2018 #8

Dems were ratfloxed in 2016 election. Sneederbunk Mar 2018 #9

Yea, no doubt.......nt Heartstrings Mar 2018 #12

Good usage. irisblue Mar 2018 #14

I've been on Cipro a few times over my lifetime left-of-center2012 Mar 2018 #10

My elderly FIL had extreme confusion Freddie Mar 2018 #11

Did he get better afterward, or was it permanent? n/t Bongo Prophet Mar 2018 #15

He seemed to be getting less confused Freddie Mar 2018 #16

I am sorry to hear that, Freddie Bongo Prophet Mar 2018 #17

Antibiotics can be extremely powerful. Laffy Kat Mar 2018 #13