Neha Soni Neha Soni Asked 8 months ago

Can ciprofloxacin cause vomiting?

I was prescribed ciprofloxacin for an infection. After taking the first dose, I felt quite sick to my stomach and ended up vomiting. Is vomiting a common side effect of this antibiotic?

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Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Strong antibiotics like cipro can sometimes upset the stomach's balance and cause vomiting. Just stay positive, drink plenty of water to keep hydrated, and let your doctor know about this discomfort.

Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, cipro is known to cause nausea and vomiting in many people because it is quite strong. I have PCOS and my stomach is already sensitive, so I always ask my doctor if I need a regular antacid with it. Please check with your doctor too.

Rahul Das Rahul Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, vomiting is a very common side effect of ciprofloxacin. You should inform your doctor so they can adjust the dose.

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Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

These modern English medicines are very hot for the stomach and can cause vomiting. You can sip on thoda buttermilk or ginger water to calm the stomach, but do not stop the antibiotic without asking your doctor first.

Vijay Goel Vijay Goel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I once ignored severe vomiting while taking a strong antibiotic and ended up extremely dehydrated in the hospital. Please don't ignore this symptom. Go see your doctor immediately and get it checked.

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