They are frequently prescribed for prostatitis, but are not always effective.
Many patients report serious side effects.
See ciproeffects.html for more on this. Recently FDA issued a warning about a fluoroquinlone antibiotic, trovan , which had begun to be used for prostatitis. Phase II dose-finding studies have been carried out and the drug is now going into Phase III trials with the first results expected later this year. This information is forwarded to you by the Prostatitis Foundation. We do not provide medical advice.