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Suggest Treatment For Diverticulitis

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Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Question: I think my divaticulis (?) is starting to act up I have ic cefuroxime axetil 500 at home but not sure if this would help til I get to the doctors on Monday
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Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Followup.

Detailed Answer:
thanks for the query.

this antibiotic is not optimal for treating diverticulitis


I would suggest cipro or metronidazole as these will tend to work better for you.

Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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Suggest Treatment For Diverticulitis

Brief Answer: Followup. Detailed Answer: thanks for the query. this antibiotic is not optimal for treating diverticulitis I would suggest cipro or metronidazole as these will tend to work better for you. Sincerely, Dr Galamaga