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A member asked:

What is the normal length of time for people to take flagyl for diverticulitis?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

2 weeks: Flagyl and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) or Levaquin should be given for at least 14 days along with dietary modification.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2016

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

7 - 14 days: 7 - 14 days - no hard set rule.

Dr Earle agreed

Answered 12/30/2019

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Dr "presumably" diagnosed me with diverticulitis. Im taking cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl. My bowels changed in color now dark and pasty is this normal?

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Ive been on flagyl and cefdinir for 5 days and a liquid diet for 3 for diverticulitis. Still running a 99.2 temp in the afternoons and have very dark watery diarrhea. Is this normal?

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Been taking Flagyl and keflex for diverticulitis have developed a yeast infection, can I take fluconazole along with my antibiotics to treat it?

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Currently have dx of diverticulitis. Had blood work and urine culture done. Blood work is normal and shows no infection but urine shows leukocyte level at 25. Currently on flagyl and cefdinir. What reason would there be elevated leukocytes?

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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?

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