The best protein for men’s health include many plant-based protein sources. When most people think of protein, they think of meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, but did you know that there are several legumes, seeds, and grains that are exceptional sources of protein? The Prostate Health Diet emphasizes a diet rich in plant-based proteins. Here…
Avelox (A-ve-loks) Avelox (moxifloxacin [MOX i FLOX a sin]) for prostatitis is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It belongs in the drug class called quinolone antibiotics. Avelox Warnings Avelox for prostatitis and other fluoroquinolones contain a black box warning such as the following: WARNING: Fluoroquinolones, including AVELOX, are associated with an increased risk…
Pamelor (peh-ME-lor) Pamelor (Nortriptyline HCl [nor-TRIP-ti-leen]) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression and various types of pain. It may be used to treat urinary or genital pain associated with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) if other treatments have not worked. Pamelor Warnings Anti-depressives such as Pamelor contain a black box warning such…
Levaquin (LEV-ə-kwən) Levaquin (levofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that can be used for the treatment of acute bacterial or chronic bacterial prostatitis. FDA Black Box Warnings: Levaquin Levaquin and other fluoroquinolones contain a black box warning such as the following: WARNING: Fluoroquinolones, including LEVAQUIN, are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture…
Rapaflo (RAP-a-flow) Rapaflo (silodosin [SYE-loh-DOE-sin]) is an alpha blocker primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. This medication relaxes prostate and bladder-related muscles to improve urination, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and relieve pain making it helpful for some prostatitis patients. Rapaflo Warnings Rapaflo may cause low blood pressure. Tell…
Cipro (SIP-row) Cipro (ciprofloxacin [sip row FLOX a sin]) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic treatment that you can take for acute bacterial or chronic bacterial prostatitis. Cipro Warnings Cipro and other fluoroquinolones contain a black box warning such as the following: WARNING: Fluoroquinolones, including CIPRO, are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture…
Rocephin (roe-SEF-in) Rocephin (ceftriaxone [sef try ACK son]) is a cephalosporin antibiotic that treats infections caused by certain bacteria. It can be used to treat chronic bacterial prostatitis. Rocephin Warnings Inform your physician if you are allergic to any cephalosporin, penicillin, or other medications. Patients who are penicillin-sensitive should use this medication cautiously. Severe allergic…
Can bike riding cause prostatitis? Cycling is great exercise for you, but it can lead to repetitive trauma to your prostate. Riding a bike can cause irritation to the prostate, which can lead to chronic prostatitis or chronic pain similar to chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). Cycling can also negatively affect your fertility. Only a…
Celebrex (SEL-e-breks) Celebrex (celecoxib [SEL e KOX ib]) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to manage acute pain. It is a COX-2 inhibitor and is available by prescription. It works by stopping the body’s production of a substance that causes inflammation and pain. Celebrex Warnings Like other NSAID medications, Celebrex may be associated with…
Detrol Detrol (tolterodine [tol-TER-oh-deen] tartrate) is an anticholinergic drug that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the nervous system. This class of drugs works to relax bladder-related and urinary tract muscles to aid in reducing urinary frequency and urgency. Detrol Warnings Do not begin, stop, or alter the dose of any medications without discussing them with…
Luvox (LUH-vox) Luvox (fluvoxamine [floo-VOX-a-meen]) is an antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) that is generally used to treat symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. It may be prescribed for symptoms of prostatitis after other treatments have not worked. Luvox Warnings Anti-depressives such as Luvox contain a black box warning such as the following: Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs…
Elavil (EL-ə-vil) Elavil (amitriptyline) (a-mə-trip-tə-lēn) is a tricyclic antidepressant. It may be used to treat chronic pain associated with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). Elavil Warnings Anti-depressives such as Elavil contain a black box warning such as the following: Suicidality and Anti-depressant Drugs Anti-depressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and…
Doxycycline (DOX i SYE kleen) Doxycycline for prostatitis is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Doxycycline Warnings Doxycycline and other tetracycline drugs used during tooth development may result in permanent staining of teeth. Use of doxycycline and other antibacterial medications may be associated with diarrhea ranging from mild to fatal colitis. Use of…
Cardura (kär-ˈdu̇r-ə) Cardura (doxazosin mesylate [dox-AZ-oh-sin MES-i-late) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker (also called an alpha blocker) that relaxes prostate and bladder-related muscles. It is used to treat urinary symptoms such as painful urination, frequency, weak stream, difficulty starting urine flow, and the need to urinate in the middle of the night. Cardura Warnings Cardura (doxazosin)…
If you have chronic prostatitis, you may be plagued with symptoms that come and go but never seem to completely be resolved. When you have no identifiable cause for your prostatitis pain or other symptoms it can be frustrating and make you feel hopeless. However, looking at your diet and foods to avoid for prostatitis symptoms is…
Keflex (KEF-leks) Keflex (cephalexin) is an antibiotic that can be used for the treatment of acute bacterial or chronic bacterial prostatitis due to certain gram-positive bacteria. These bacteria are not common causes of prostatitis. Keflex Warnings When you take Keflex for prostatitis there are several important warnings and precautions you should be aware of. Black…
Regular exercise is a must for men who want to protect their prostate health and help avoid prostatitis, BPH, and prostate cancer. Doing exercises for prostate health can help help prevent disease and also reduce symptoms or risks from diseases or conditions they already have. Studies also show that men who have prostate cancer and who…
IV Infusions for Acute Bacterial Prostatitis In cases of acute bacterial prostatitis, IV infusions of certain antibiotics may be administered to rid the body of infection. Your physician will administer these IV infusions, and hospitalization may be required. Antibiotics used in IV infusions for acute bacterial prostatitis include: Levaquin (levofloxacin [LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin]) Cipro I.V. (ciprofloxacin I.V….
Flomax (FLO-maks) Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride [tam-SOO-loe-sin HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide]) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker (also called an alpha blocker). This medication relaxes prostate and bladder muscles to enable easier urination. Flomax Warnings Flomax has been shown to cause dizziness and vertigo. In patients taking Flomax (tamsulosin) for prostatitis or other alpha blockers, there is a potential risk for…
Zyloprim (ZIE-le-prim) Zyloprim (Allopurinol [al-oh-PURE-i-nole]) reduces uric acid production in the body. Elevated levels of uric acid can cause gout and kidney stones or other kidney issues. This medication may be used to prevent the rise of uric acid levels in patients receiving chemotherapy. It can help men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS)…
