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I have taken 3 doses of ciproxin 500mg separated by 12 each for a sore throat without consulting a doctor. should i stop it or continue?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Self: Management with antibiotics is not a good idea. Subopimal antibiotic therapy or random use leads to antibiotic resistance hence an evaluation will help

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have taken 3 doses of ciproxin 500mg separated by 12 each for a sore throat without consulting a doctor. should i stop it or continue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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