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29yrs. was recently diagnosed with epididymitis. i was prescribed doxycycline twice a day for ten days. symptoms start returning after i run out.
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Longer Treatment: Doxycycline would not be my first choice for your condition. But, I do know that most people with this condition need three to six weeks of treatment.
Answered 6/25/2014
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