Cipro and Choking sensation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Choking sensation is reported as a side effect among people who take Cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Flagyl, and have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Choking sensation when taking Cipro. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32,835 people who have side effects when taking Cipro from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cipro?

Cipro has active ingredients of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 35,126 Cipro users. Check the latest studies of Cipro.

What is Choking sensation?

Choking sensation (feeling of obstruction in respiratory system) is found to be associated with 507 drugs and 698 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Choking sensation.

On Jul, 17, 2026

32,835 people reported to have side effects when taking Cipro.
Among them, 12 people (0.04%) have Choking sensation.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Choking sensation when taking Cipro? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Choking sensation when taking Cipro? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cipro? *

What are other side effects people have besides Choking sensation? *

Cough: 4 people, 33.33%
Fall: 3 people, 25.00%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 3 people, 25.00%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 3 people, 25.00%
Dizziness: 3 people, 25.00%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 3 people, 25.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 25.00%
Weight Increased: 3 people, 25.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 25.00%
Eyes - Bulging (swelling of eyes): 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 16.67%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 16.67%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 8.33%
Computerised Tomogram Abdomen: 1 person, 8.33%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Asthma: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cipro) and Cipro (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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