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Living With Diverticulitis

6. Antibiotics

Moderate to severe cases of diverticulitis require antibiotics. For these cases, doctors choose a combination of Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole. Physicians can prescribe additional oral antibiotics. Potential side effects include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, swelling of the limbs, rash, and anemia.

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