HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can i take tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil for pain while i'm on cipro and flagyl for a diverticulitis flair up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: Yes you can. There is no relationship in how they work and can be taken together without concern of a possible cross reaction.

Answered 9/10/2019

4.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Just had a minor bout of diverticulitis... how long to take cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl...7 or 10 or 14 days. Feeling much better after just 24 hours with meds.

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Taking Flagyl and cipro (ciprofloxacin) for diverticulitis. Should i take probiotics at same time? Can i eat nuts and seeds now or after symptoms (pain) goes away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have been taking Flagyl and Cipro for 5 days for diverticulitis and have had loose stools for a few days. Is it safe to take Imodium to help with loose stools? I've also been taking probiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have acute diverticulitis. Was prescribed Cipro and Flagyl by primary care doc. Ended up in ER and they took me off Cipro and replaced it with Ceftin. Is Ceftin and Flagyl good for diverticulitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Have been on cipro and flagyl for presumed diverticulitis, advised clear fluids and soft foods/dry toast for taking antibiotics. Am I okay to eat activia yogurt to try to counter the diarrhea Im starting to have, or should I be avoiding dairy?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can I take ibuprofen pm .. Cipro (ciprofloxacin).. Metronidazole. I took the antiobiotic at 2pm today .. I have diverticulitis and I cant sleep?
Headache- can I take tylenol (acetaminophen) with Flagyl ?
Is it okay to take tylenol (acetaminophen) pm with cipro?
May I take probiotics while on cipro and Flagyl for diverticulitis attack?
Can I take cipro and flagyl ( I have diverticulitis) with my Ativan for my anxiety? Is there any interactions?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.