Anxiety associated with ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic from the fluoroquinolone class. In general, fluoroquinolones have a wide therapeutic index with a favorable safety profile. However, use of this class of drugs has been associated with neuropsychiatric adverse effects, with clinical symptoms that include anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The following case report describes an elderly patient experiencing an exacerbation of anxiety after taking ciprofloxacin.

Source: The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update - January 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Y. W. Francis Lam Tags: Drug ‐Drug Interactions Source Type: research