A member asked:

This is my third prostititis flair up i've always been given doxycycline what are my oprtions other than this ?

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Prostatitis: If you have had 3 episodes it is time to visit the urologist for further examination. Also, Doxycycline is not as effective in getting into the prostate tissue to kill bacteria. A fluoroquinolone antibiotic like Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or Levaquin would be more effective.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Different antibiotic: Chronic prostatitis does not always respond to Doxycycline . Experienced success with levofloxacin. You might ask your physician if changing antibiotics might be of help.

Answered 6/25/2014

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