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Is 2 days of avelox enough to tell if it's working on my prostate? rib cage pain, ankle pain, and tendon pain are side effect having now. is worth it

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Tendon rupture: Tendon rupture is possible with moxifloxacin, which is quite debilitating. Tendon pain can be an early sign. Prostatitis takes long term treatment to fix, so I recommend talking with your Doctor TODAY to come up with an alternative medication if possible.

Answered 7/2/2015

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A member asked:

Is 2 days of avelox enough to tell if it's working on my prostate? rib cage pain, ankle pain, and tendon pain are side effect having now. is worth it

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