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Combating my prostatitis i have tried cipro (ciprofloxacin) and bactrum. upon taking them i felt 100% better in 24 hours but symptoms returned in 3-4 days. any ideas?
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Bacterial Prostatiti: Chronic bacterial prostatitis often requires long courses if antibiotics. Usually 4 to 6 weeks therapy.
Answered 2/23/2014
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