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Are There Alternatives Of Keflex, Bactrim And Levaquin For Prostatitis Treatment?
I have about 2 bouts of prostatitis a year. my doctor has treated me with kelflex, Bactrim, levaquin , and one other. is one better than the other or is there something better? the dosage is 2 500 mg pills per day for up to 30 days. usually goes away within 30 days. any new suggestions? thank-you, david fetters
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hello,
Tetracycline is often the preferred drug for it. So, yes, this would be an alternative antibiotic. If there is infection you will need an antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Tetracycline is often the preferred drug for it. So, yes, this would be an alternative antibiotic. If there is infection you will need an antibiotic.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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