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Are Antacids Advisable When On Cypro And Flagyl?

Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2015

Question: Can I take an antacid while taking cypro and flagyl for diverticulitis attack?

This is my third attack since having the first march 2014. I suffer constantly with heartburn. Am not supposed to eat but told to take drugs with food.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can take 2-3hours after taking flagyl &ciprofloxacin.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

Yes, you can take flagyl and ciprofloxacin together with antacids together.

But you need to care for the time: should take flagyl and ciprofloxacin first, then can take antacids 2-3 hours after.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 hours later)

What am I allowed to eat while on these meds? There was no mention of the food I can have with my meds.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following diet suggestions for diverticulitis...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Thank you for following up.

There is no special food to eat when taking these meds. Do not use alcohol still you are in treatment.

But, you need to be careful with foods you eat during the diverticulitis attack. So, I highly advise to consume more:
- fluids (water, broth, juice, etc.)
- ice chips
- gelatin

When the attack is over, can eat:
- dairy : milk, cheese, yogurt
- protein: egg, fish, poultry
- white rice, pasta, bread, noodles
- low fiber cereals

in other words, a low fiber diet is recommended.

All the best!
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj