What Kind Of Antibiotics Are Used For Diverticulosis?

Posted on Sun, 5 Apr 2015

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Question : I have diverticulosis. I have had a bowel resection because it it, in 2007. Now I have pain in my lower left abdomen. I have not had a attack since 2007. May I take Cipro until I see my Doctor tomorrow? Today is Sunday

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can use it. Please read the full answer though

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

if you haven't used any quinolone in the recent past (3-4 months before), then you can use this antibiotic. If you've got fever then you'd better start treatment at once, unless you've got any contraindications for quinolones. Adding metronidazole to the regimen would help more.
I hope I've helped!

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (16 minutes later)

I used cipro over Thanksgiving 2014. Can I take it now?

Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It's more than 4 months, so it's OK

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the input!
4 months is enough time between treatments, so you can take it.

Kind Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar