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Been on doxycline almost 30 days for prostate infection, i don't feel any better. how long does take for medicine to kick in?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Talk with doctor: You should have felt at least somewhat better in a week or two. Talk to your doctor about trying other antibiotic like Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or other treatment.

Answered 8/18/2014

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