ModerateCiprofloxacin + Metronidazole

Can you take Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole together?

This page explains what happens if Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole are taken together, according to official sources.

What happens

Additive QT prolongation and potential neurotoxicity

Commonly co-prescribed for intra-abdominal infections, but concurrent use requires caution due to additive QT prolongation and neurotoxicity.

Recommended management

Take strictly as prescribed. Review baseline ECG in patients with cardiovascular comorbidities or electrolyte imbalances.

Clinical references

Last updated: Sep 25, 2026

Before changing or stopping any medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Never stop your medicine on your own.