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Have prostatitis, when took cipro (ciprofloxacin) had kidney pain. now doxycycline 100mg bid, this 3rd day. can i also take zithromax 250mg x 4 for 1 day? had for 3yr

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need Urologist: The choice of antibiotics and LENGTH of treatment is important! Prostatic message may also be indicated! See a urologist for treatment. Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 9/15/2016

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