Ciprofloxacin and Nasal polyps - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nasal polyps is reported as a side effect among people who take Ciprofloxacin (ciprofloxacin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nasal polyps when taking Ciprofloxacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,064 people who have side effects when taking Ciprofloxacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ciprofloxacin?

Ciprofloxacin has active ingredients of ciprofloxacin. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 22,256 Ciprofloxacin users. Check the latest studies of Ciprofloxacin.

What is Nasal polyps?

Nasal polyps (masses that develop in the lining of the nose) is found to be associated with 390 drugs and 375 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nasal polyps.

On Jul, 05, 2026

21,064 people reported to have side effects when taking Ciprofloxacin.
Among them, 26 people (0.12%) have Nasal polyps.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Ciprofloxacin when they have Nasal polyps? *

What is the gender of people who have Nasal polyps when taking Ciprofloxacin? *

female: 88.46 %
male: 11.54 %

What is the age of people who have Nasal polyps when taking Ciprofloxacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ciprofloxacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nasal polyps? *

Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 19 people, 73.08%
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection): 19 people, 73.08%
Allergic Rhinitis: 18 people, 69.23%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 69.23%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 17 people, 65.38%
Total Lung Capacity Increased: 17 people, 65.38%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 17 people, 65.38%
Pneumonia: 17 people, 65.38%
Cardiac Murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality): 16 people, 61.54%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 16 people, 61.54%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypomania (a mild form of mania, marked by elation and hyperactivity): 13 people, 50.00%
Hiv Infection: 13 people, 50.00%
Depression: 13 people, 50.00%
Psychotic Disorder: 12 people, 46.15%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 8 people, 30.77%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 23.08%
Asthma: 5 people, 19.23%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 2 people, 7.69%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 2 people, 7.69%
Rhinitis Perennial (an inflammatory condition of the nose characterized by nasal obstruction, sneezing, itching): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Medicine Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation", , 2014 Mar .
Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrilation", OA Case Reports, 2012 Jan .
Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Medicine Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrillation", , 2014 Mar .
Bolognesi M, Bolognesi D, "Ciprofloxacin-induced paroxysmal atrial fibrilation", OA Case Reports, 2012 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ciprofloxacin (the active ingredients of Ciprofloxacin) and Ciprofloxacin (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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