Excedrin Extra Strength & Cipro (Ciprofloxacin): Potential Interactions & Safety

Combining Excedrin Extra Strength with Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) is an antibiotic. Excedrin Extra Strength contains acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.

Potential Interactions

• Acetaminophen: Generally safe with Cipro.
• Aspirin: Increases bleeding risk.
• Caffeine: May increase anxiety, insomnia, jitteriness.

Consult your doctor before combining these medications. They can assess your individual risk factors.

Tips for Taking Cipro

• Take exactly as prescribed; don't skip doses.
• Take with plenty of water.
• Avoid dairy, antacids, iron supplements within 2 hours.
• Inform doctor of all other medications/supplements.
• Watch for side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness.
• Stop and call doctor for serious side effects.