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To: Poet who wrote (171)	10/28/2001 6:00:29 PM
From: Snowshoe	Respond to of 827

And what about children? With doxy not recommended for children under 8, and Cipro not recommended for anyone under 18, I wonder what they gave the baby who got skin anthrax?

To: Poet who wrote (171)	10/28/2001 6:21:59 PM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 827

This link has some inconclusive info regarding pregnancy and Cipro... fda.gov 7. What are some possible side effects of Cipro? (This list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Cipro. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.) Some possible side effects of Cipro include: central nervous system (CNS) side effects including: dizziness, confusion, tremors, hallucinations, depression, increased risk of seizures an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) pain, inflammation, or rupture of a tendon a severe tissue inflammation of the colon increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight 8. What else should I know about Cipro treatment? In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. If a person is exposed to anthrax the risk of adverse events caused by Cipro treatment may be acceptable because of the seriousness of the disease. However, if a person is not exposed to anthrax these risks may outweigh the benefits. Some things to consider: The safety and effectiveness of Cipro in individuals less than 18 years of age is not established, except for post-exposure in inhalational anthrax. Cipro has been shown to cause bone development problems in young animals. There have been no formal clinical studies of the safety and effectiveness of Cipro in pregnancy. However, based on available information, TERIS (The Teratogen Information System) has concluded that Cipro used during pregnancy is unlikely to cause physical defects to an unborn baby. But, there is not enough information to say there is no risk. Guidelines for treating pregnant women with Cipro are limited. An expert panel, The Working Group on Civilian Biodefense, recommends that Cipro be used at usual adult doses to treat pregnant women exposed to anthrax. Pregnant women should always consult their health care provider before taking any medications. Before taking Cipro review ALL medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription. Cipro can interact with other medicines, including multivitamins.