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What's wrong with me? if i have diverticulitis why am on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl?

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Dr. David Miller answered

Infection: Diverticulitis is an infection in an out-pocketing of your intestine. If you have diverticulitis then Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Flagyl are the antibiotics you need to be taking to help clear the infection.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Ly Phan answered

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Infection: You have an infection of these pocket call diverticuli. Treament is antibiotic.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 8/4/2013

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A member asked:

What's wrong with me? if i have diverticulitis why am on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Miller answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Ly Phan answered

Dr Hoepfner agreed

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