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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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Dr. David Drewitz answered

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!

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Drewitz answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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