Carol
I had a terrible time with recurring bladder infections. On antibiotics all the time! I do not like cranberry juice so I started taking cranberry extract capsules - full recommended dosage and I have not had ONE infection since!! Maybe you get a more potent "dose" with the capsules. I had even had surgery for bladder collapse and that didn't help, but the extract capsules have!! May be something to try - just know they worked for me!! Good luck!