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Is Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Effective For Diverticulitis Treatment?
Is Amoxicill- CLavulanate potassium a good choice for diverticulitus. Went to an emergency room and told them my own doctor usually prescribes levequin for my diverticulitus and the doctor at emergency said too stron. Have had 5 doses and still feverish and in pain.
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Amoxicillin clavulinic acid may be effective for diverticulitis.
Other antibiotics that are useful are Metronidazole or Moxifloxacin or Trimethoprim and Sulfate Methoxazole etc. Please take above drugs under your doctor consultation.
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Is Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Effective For Diverticulitis Treatment?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Amoxicillin clavulinic acid may be effective for diverticulitis. Other antibiotics that are useful are Metronidazole or Moxifloxacin or Trimethoprim and Sulfate Methoxazole etc. Please take above drugs under your doctor consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.