Ciprofloxacin for Prostatitis User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2012

Ciprofloxacin "Very discouraged after taking 10 days of Sulfa and 2 weeks of Doxycycline that my family doctor prescribed. Symptoms got better but never went away. Went to a Urologist and he said his first choice is definitely Cipro. Also said that Doxy is a 'static' drug and WILL NOT kill the bacteria, it will only stop replication. Cipro kills it. I've also searched the web up and down for answers and almost all say it takes 4-6 weeks of taking a Cipro-related drug. Finishing up week 6 of Cipro and all my symptoms are GONE and feel normal again! Going to take another week to be on the safe side. Give this time to work...it's not an overnight fix. Frustrating, but true. Also, no side effects either."

• Izo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2023

"Look, if you need to take this antibiotic, don’t hesitate. The reason why the antibiotic is rated so low is because people who take this antibiotic and have no major side effects don’t leave reviews. I let reviews like this scare me into not taking it, and little did I know I did more harm to myself by not taking the antibiotic earlier. I’m currently taking it and have experienced no major side effects. Just make sure your body has no nutrient deficiency, e.g. magnesium/potassium, if you plan to take it long term. Hope this helps."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "I used Bactrim for a month for my prostatitis, but I didn't feel any better. I went to another Dr and prescribed me Cipro. It's been 5 days since I started using this medication, and it seems to be working. As a side effect, it gave me diarrhea, but I just ignore it. I feel much better than before."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2017

Ciprofloxacin "When my urologist recommended Cipro to combat my prostatitis (500 mg 2x per day for 6 weeks!), I wanted to make sure long-term use was OK. So I went online... and it looked really scary! People totally slamming the drug. But I went for it anyway. Seems to have done the job I needed it to do, and there are ZERO side effects. I mean ZERO. People talk about vomiting - I take the pill with or without food and not even a tiny bit of nausea. No fatigue, no aching or numbness, no appearance of tendon issues... nothing. Maybe it's just me and I know not everybody is the same, but it worked for me. The only reason I gave a 9 and not a 10 is because I still have a couple of days to go before I am done with the 6-week course."

• Dav...
• October 16, 2016

Ciprofloxacin "Took this for 4 weeks. I'm 46 and regularly do some form of exercise, walking, etc. Had no noticeable side effects, and after doing some research, combined milking of the prostate, 1 or 2 times a day for about 1 week. Five months later and all good. Have had no problems since. I would recommend this medication."

• Cip...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2020

"Please take something else and not ciprofloxacin! Not worth it! Having to see multiple doctors for things I never had prior to taking this. Tinnitus, burning, eye pain, hips, knees, tremor, sinusitis, dry eyes, fatigue."

• Asw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2022

Ciprofloxacin "I was diagnosed with a UTI at the end of January. Prescribed a 10-day course of Cipro. Symptoms got better, but one day off, symptoms came back. Went back to the doctor and was diagnosed with acute bacterial prostatitis, and put back on Cipro for six weeks. The treatment takes time, and prostatitis is painful, so waiting for the treatment to work is frustrating, but it does work. At week three, most of my symptoms were gone. At week four, all symptoms were gone. Finished the six-week treatment to make sure everything in my system was cleared up. Cipro is basically poison, but it does what it’s intended to do."

• Pad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2019

"5 weeks now and no better with prostatitis. It is driving me up the wall, and the pain I have is unbelievable. I'm wondering what is next. I'm taking saw palmetto, and the only way I'm getting through the day is ibuprofen and codeine."

• EJB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2019

"Ciprofloxacin got rid of the infection but has left me with aches and pains in shoulders, arms, wrists, knees, and heels. I took the medication for about 16 weeks, Jan 18 / Apr 18, and I am still hurting in my joints named above, Sept 19, and looking for help."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2020

"Diagnosed with mitochondrial myopathy post ciprofloxacin at the Mayo Clinic. Hadn't been to the Dr in almost 20 years and was completely healthy till I took ciprofloxacin. Completely ruined my life and cost $500,000 in medical bills."

• Bob...
• March 30, 2017

Ciprofloxacin "I was to take Cipro for a prostate problem for weeks. I took it for approximately two weeks, and my Achilles tendon in my left leg ruptured completely. This event has changed my life in a very negative way. In 2014, the drug description listed near the end that it may weaken tendons. In 2015, the informational sheet listed at the top that it will cause weakness or rupture of tendons in adults over 60 years of age. On December 20, 2015, I lost my balance in my garage attic, hit my head on a rafter, was knocked out, and fell through the attic floor, 12 feet, and broke my back. I now have two 8-inch rods and 8 screws. My wound on my leg still hadn't healed, so in November 2016, I had the permanent stitch in my Achilles removed, it was infected."

• Pan...
• June 13, 2019

"After 27 days of my 30-day prescribed cycle, I threw in the towel. My symptoms were not improving at all, and it was making me very emotional, to say the least. There is a book out there by Milton Krisiloff called the 'Anti-Inflammatory Diet Revolution.' Dr. Krisiloff was the personal urologist of President Reagan from 1988 to 2004. Dr. Krisiloff says the elimination of three things: caffeine, alcohol, and hot/spicy foods will allow your prostate to heal. 90% of male patients that went to Dr. Krisiloff showed a complete reduction and elimination of symptoms, provided they stuck to the diet. I have taken it upon myself to go on an anti-inflammatory diet as well. And I have to tell you... my symptoms are improving. The burning sensation in my urine is lessening, and my urges to urinate are less and less as I go. I'm hopeful that following Dr. Krisiloff's suggestions will help me. Cipro did not. At all."

• Mat...
• May 18, 2017

"Well, where can I begin? I had been prescribed Cipro for a suspected prostate infection for 2 weeks. The side effects were hell. After the first week, I suffered from severe anxiety, bad bloating, and not going to the washroom enough. Keep in mind I have anxiety problems to begin with, and this drug only made it worse. I kept thinking that I was dying and something was seriously wrong with me. I'm a 26-year-old healthy male who is a bit of a fitness buff. I laid off the gym for the entire 2 weeks due to depression and anxiety. Probably a good thing, though. On the last couple of days of my antibiotics, that's when I suffered from very bad joint pain. They were very sensitive, especially in my left Achilles heel. I ended up tossing the last pill."

• Bot...
• October 11, 2018

"47-year-old male, been taking Cipro 250 mg on and off for many years as I have chronic prostatitis due to an enlarged prostate. On my second 30-day prescription, taking 2 tablets per day and wondering if anyone has experienced chest discomfort as a side effect? This is new to me and find it gets worse after peeing for some reason?"

• Leg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2018

"I was prescribed this by my doctor 4 only days ago, after another antibiotic failed to work (that's another story). To be honest, in my 65 years, I've taken a lot of prescription drugs-but this is the worst. The problems that I had are: burning while urinating (the original problem), terrible anal pain, heavy sweats, burning gullet, horrendous headaches, burning skin, lack of sleep, feeling like I'm going to die, not being in control, bowel control lost, leg & joint pains. I could go on and on, believe me. The worst drug ever-that is honest."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2019

"Third week with Cipro for prostatitis, and I feel much better. When I finished my first week of Cipro, better than a month of Bactrim I was prescribed earlier. I started to do some stretches as well, hope the following three weeks of Cipro and stretches can make all my symptoms disappear."

• Tyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2013

Ciprofloxacin "On my fifth day of Cipro and Flomax, age 19, with severe prostatitis. Feeling very dizzy and lightheaded. Anxiety attacks for 30 seconds, but then go away. Hopefully, by the second or third week, I start to feel better!"

• Wor...
• January 12, 2020

"Was prescribed a 10-day course of Cipro (2 x 500 mg dose per day) for suspected prostatitis. It didn't clear up any of the symptoms but caused more problems. Had muscle aches (particularly in the hands after taking it). Also had anxiety and agitation while taking the medicine. The most concerning thing, however, is the neuropathic pain. Itching, crawling, and occasional shooting sensations. These are all over the body but particularly in the feet, especially the left one. They come and go. At one point, it was physically unpleasant to wear shoes, although this is slightly better than it was a couple of weeks ago. Four weeks after finishing, the stinging/itching is still present. It doesn't stop me from moving or working but has affected my quality of life. I have type 1 diabetes, which can cause neuropathy also. I did NOT have these symptoms prior to taking Cipro, but cannot be certain if the reaction is due to the Cipro on its own or due to weakness as a result of the existing condition."

• Coa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2019

"I took this ciprofloxacin medication for prostatitis, and less than 2 weeks later, I am now in a wheelchair. I have so much weakness in my legs. My Achilles tendons hurt so bad. I just got out of the doctor's office, and he said, 'this is as bad as it gets.' My nerve pain through my hands and spine hurts a 10/10. Ciprofloxacin has ruined my life."

• Ugh...
• March 10, 2015

"Prostatitis with a 4-week round of Cipro, which resulted in symptoms pretty much resolving. After being off for about a week, symptoms fully returned. Switched to Doxy for 4 weeks, that did nothing. Back to Cipro for 4 weeks, and at the 4th week, symptoms are again almost gone. Doctor gave another 2 weeks (total of 6), and hopefully the next 2 weeks will eliminate any bacteria left. Cipro seems to work, but need more than 4 weeks. Have had to put up with back pain and mouth/tongue soreness side effects from the prolonged use. Worth it if it does the job and side effects resolve after discontinuing use."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2018

"Learn from my lesson. If you are susceptible to this drug, it will hurt you, maybe maim you, and very possibly kill you. You will feel it break down the soft tissues of your body and be powerless to stop it. If you need this to save your life and nothing else will work, then by all means take it. FOR ANYTHING ELSE, it is simply not worth the risk. Don't assume it can't happen to you. In 42 years, I've had only one drug reaction. That one reaction is literally eating the soft tissues of my body as I write this. Please be smarter than me and find an alternative."

• gma...
• May 8, 2016

Ciprofloxacin "Cipro is horrible poison, and it has had a negative impact on my quality of life. I took 500 mg 2x a day for prostatitis. On day 5, I developed severe fatigue, brain fog, neuropathy, severe anxiety, and blurred vision. My prescription was for 10 days, but I stopped taking it that day. A few days later, I developed Achilles tendonitis and was unable to walk for 3 weeks. Recovery has been slow, challenging, and expensive; one year later (almost to the day), I am still not recovered, although I am better. I learned a painful and expensive lesson: I will never ever again in my life take a fluoroquinolone antibiotic or blindly trust the judgment of an allopathic physician. The not-so-silver lining is it did nothing for my prostatitis."

• bas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2019

"I was given Cipro for prostatitis. After two and a half weeks, it was starting to work, however, I started to get chest pain and pain under the ribs. I was on 1000 mg a day of a six-week course. When I told the doctor about my chest pain, I was told that I had a kidney stone and that the chest pain was referred pain. I didn't buy this, and my chest pain became more severe. I thought I was having a heart attack, so I went to A&E, who checked my heart, which was OK. I stopped taking Cipro, and my symptoms went away after three weeks. I think that the Cipro had caused a problem with my esophagus, which is where the pain was coming from. A CT scan showed I didn't have a stone. Unfortunately, the prostatitis has returned, and I have a constant feeling to urinate, which I have to fight 24/7. I live in the UK."

• CPr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2019

"Cipro has helped me many times. Yes, I feel some of the side effects, but prostatitis is no picnic either. My issue with it at the moment is that I believe there is a difference from manufacturer to manufacturer. This one gives me a stomach ache in addition to not working very well. I have cipro from a different manufacturer that seems to work better (much) with no stomach ache."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2020

"Ciprofloxacin is the only antibiotic that works for me, but I had a lot of side effects about 2 weeks after finishing the course. I had a lot of allergic reactions - it was like I was allergic to everything. I went to lots of doctors and hospitals, and they could not figure out the problem. This went on for months. I only realized that every time I take a course of Cipro, this is what happens to me - it throws my immune system off balance and makes it hypersensitive to lots of different things. Beware."