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I'm seeing my gi doctor in the morning who has set me up for blood work and imaging for possible diverticulitis. i have some amoxicillin at home and would like to take a dose to start the fight against infection. is this safe and will it alter the resul
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Don't do it: Amoxicillin is not the proper antibiotic to take for suspected diverticulitis and potentially could make you worse. Better off waiting till diagnosis made. Good Luck!
Answered 6/10/2017
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