Question 1

Why does it take so long for antibiotics to cure a prostate infection?

Accepted Answer

The prostate gland is hard to reach by antibiotics so it takes some time to treat these infections.

Question 2

Prostate infection, how long does it take to fix?

Accepted Answer

Acute- usually 10-14 days of antibiotics vs chronic - 6-12 weeks of therapy with ~50/50 chance of long-term "cure.".

Question 3

How can i help cure prostate infection?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial prostatitis generally requires anabiotic treatment.

Question 4

Had a prostate infection for 2 1/2 years still not cured. can anything help me?

Accepted Answer

Chronic prostatitis is not always a current bacterial infection, but an immune reaction to bacterial debris within the prostate gland.  If your prostatic secretions reveal a specific bacteria, then a culture with sensitivity will guide you to the appropriate antibiotic. Many cases of chronic "bacterial" prostatitis occur because treatment periods are to short!

Question 5

Could not wearing underwear help me cure my prostate infection?

Accepted Answer

Underwear use has nothing to do with prostate infections.
Patricio gargollo, md
pediatric urology, dallas texas.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Why do i need to take antibiotics for 4 weeks to treat a prostate infection?

Accepted Answer

There are many different kinds of prostatitis. Bacterial prostatitis require antibiotics.  The prostate receives only a small blood supply and it is difficult to get antibiotics to penetrate the tissue.  Therefore, the recommendation is for a minimum 4 weeks of antibiotics. This may be modified by your physician.

Question 8

Is it safe for my dad to take some of my cold medicine, even though he has a prostate infection?

Accepted Answer

Over the counter medications are "safe" to take. The risk of these medications include urinary retention from affecting the prostate gland. If there is an active prostate gland infection, defer treatment until the infection clears because of the risk of retaining urine with an infection present. When there is no infection present, these are safe to take but he must be monitored for retention.

Question 9

I was prescribed levofloxacin 500mg for prostate infection but do not want to take it due to the side effects can i substitute doxycyclinehyclate 100m?

Accepted Answer

Both antibiotics can be used to treat prostatitis, however i would not recommend this substitution without discussing it with the prescribing physician first.

Question 10

Ibest medicine to cure prostate infection?

Accepted Answer

You might need an oral antibiotic, if ALL you have is a prostate infection.

Why does it take so long for antibiotics to cure a prostate infection