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. 2015 Aug 27;2015:1802.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects

RCT
377 men with chronic bacterial prostatitis
In review
At least 1 treatment-related adverse effect
87/197 (44%) with levofloxacin for 28 days
67/180 (37%) with ciprofloxacin for 28 days

Significance not assessed

RCT
377 men with chronic bacterial prostatitis
In review
Gastrointestinal disturbances
19% with levofloxacin for 28 days
17% with ciprofloxacin for 28 days
Absolute numbers not reported

Significance not assessed

RCT
96 men with chronic bacterial prostatitis
In review
Adverse effects 6 months after treatment completion
8/44 (18%) with prulifloxacin for 4 weeks
10/45 (22%) with levofloxacin for 4 weeks

P = 0.79
Not significant