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I have been on Cipro and Flagyl, 500 mg, twice a day, for 8 days for diverticulitis.

By April 10, 2010 - 7:04pm
 
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Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole (Flagyl)

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I have had so many side effects from ciprofloxacin and metronidazole (Flagyl), I went to the ER. CT scan confirmed diagnosis, but they ignored my thoughts that the meds were making me sicker and told me to coninue them for the full 10 days, despite debilitating nausea, cramps, and diarrhea worse than I had at the beginning. Online, I see the meds can be RX'd for 7-10 days. Am I OK to stop them now? What is the experience of others with this diagnosis?

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Anonymous

Would like to know if anyone took those two drugs and had relief on the left and right side but then pain in the center, right at and below the navel. I have been off the meds for almost 4 days and wanted to know if this should go away based on others' experience, Thanks!

May 7, 2020 - 12:43pm
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Anonymous

I am on day 7 of a 10 days of these medications for diverticulitis. I have tried to be careful of what I eat and of course what I am expelling. My specific pain (lower left abdomen) has gotten better but I feel like I have bad gas. My stool has gotten darker everyday. Is it supposed to? Some fatigue and attitude I have fought through but just a little taken back by the color.
I was diagnosed after a Cat Scan. Is that a pretty thorough test? I mean is it just a step of the process of elimination? Thank you.

October 14, 2017 - 1:42pm
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

Hello Anon

Your stool may be darker due to the medication you're on OR because there is blood in your digestive system that's coming out in your stool.
A CAT scan is part of a diagnosis but can certainly be the actual diagnosis, depending what is found.
Good luck, I hope you get proper treatment soon.
Best,
Susan

October 17, 2017 - 2:43pm
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Anonymous

I am having severe leg and joint pain. No abdoninal pain or nausea.i am on flagyl and Cipro for diverticulitis

September 3, 2017 - 10:12pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

OMG! Unable to function fir five days of no sleep I was in so much pain with my both legs since I was on Cipro and Flaygal for diverticulitis I am having surgery and it been canceled until this clears up and I missed 2 dosages of the antibiotics I had to stop it..

May 19, 2018 - 8:33pm
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Anonymous

Omg this sight is so HELPFUL..June 7in ER diagnosed with mild diverticulitis by the 9th was dieing of pain went back the 14th ..both time on IV's. 14th back in ER then to hospital til 18th iv..now 23rd ..cipro 500/flagyl 500..I'm sick n now have small bulge on lower right side no pain..my dr..advice nurse n pharmacy say nothing..I can't stop crying mild burning down there 3rd attack since 2012..thinking of stoping flagyl n continue with cipro for 5 more days very minimal diet.. butt is ok when I poo.. HELP ME PLEASE

June 24, 2017 - 12:45am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Hang in there. When I got my first occurrence i did 28 days of those drugs. Then second occurrence happened about 4 months later and back on drugs for 10 days, third occurrence after another 6-8 months and 7 more days of drugs. My guess they were all related to one infection that was difficult to clear up. But after the 3rd round I have been ok now for about 4 years. Those drugs are the worst. I got everything people indicated on here, dizzy, anxiety, nightmares, mood swimgs, muscle spasms, nerve issues like tingling legs and feet, instability and loss of balance, shortness of breath, taste issues, so so tired etc. Had to stop work for a month. Also, dont expect the side effects to go away when you stop, took a few months to clear up. You can do it!

June 24, 2017 - 8:41am
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Anonymous

Had a similar case. CT confirmed my diverticulitis was absessed and possibly leaking. They debated emergency operation but felt other tissue surrounding intestins was holding things together. Ended up on ciro and metro for 28 days. So consider yourself lucky. The side effects were like the wose flu, drunk and anxiety etc etc all rolled in one. Worst month of my life hands down. This drug combo is horrible, but I guess it saved my life.

October 1, 2016 - 7:21pm
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Anonymous

Sure. Stop the meds. And then let the bacteria become drug resistant and next time the infection might abscess and burst and you'll have 16 inches of your guts removed and spend 45 days in the hospital fluttering between life and death.
I think that's s totally reasonable alternative, ya think?
Oh and if the CT confirmed it,you are in an advanced stage. You better watch your ass. Literally

July 18, 2016 - 10:26pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Very good advice, but the CT will also confirm mild to moderate diverticulitis as well, doesn't have to be advanced. But your advice is spot on, doctor recommends 10 days, take 10 days. Doc recommends 60 days, take 60 days. Don't want to just piss off the wee beasties inside your intestines.

December 16, 2016 - 1:59pm
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