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Was on cipro (ciprofloxacin)&alpha blockers (xatral xl10mg) for 1 month for treating prostatitis. now doctor advised me 2 stop cipro (ciprofloxacin) & keep taking alpha 4 more 1month?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I don't see any: Problem with your dr's management. Take care!

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 7/31/2017

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