Amoxicillin

[Roxanne9]

I was diagnosed last night with acute diverticulitis and was prescribed amoxicillin clavulanate. Reading the pamphlet that came with it really concerns me. Although I told both the doctor and pharmacist about my F3/F4 liver diagnosis they said that this medicine was complete safe and only concern would be if I had kidney issues. Has anyone taken amoxicillin with NASH if not what has been prescribed for a bacterial infection? I sent a message to my gastroenterologist but she has 48 hours to respond.

[ThyroidDeb]

Hi, yes I had to take that and Flagyl at same time for my diverticulitis attack, twice. It's only for such a short period I was told it wouldn't harm, 10 days was my run each time. Now that I watch my diet so closely I haven't had a flare in quite sometime. Hope this helps.

[Roxanne9 in reply to ThyroidDeb]

Thank you. What kind of diet do you follow? I’ve had diverticulitis for over 20 years with no issues and was never told to follow a diet except not to consume anything with seeds since they might get stuck in the pockets.

[ThyroidDeb in reply to Roxanne9]

I follow a combination of the liver diet through this foundation and a diabetic diet learned through a nutritionist. My gastroligist told me after 3 diverticulitis attacks that he would suggest removal of that area of the bowel but I had two attacks and have not had another. I still have diverticulosis but they have not inflamed giving me diverticulitis attacks since eating better.

[Roxanne9]

my doctor told me that they are finding out that it’s not the diet but our immune system. She thinks something else might be happening with me. The diet I follow is the liver diet. I will continue. Thank you.

[NoRainCa]

Hi Roxxanne, I too have suffered with diverticulitis for about 10 years now. It comes about every 2/3 years. The last attack I had was in April and I had to take Amoxicillin as well. Apparently they don’t give flagyl (thank god) anymore for it. They just up the amoxicillin dose. It is very safe and way better than a possible complication of diverticulitis.

My doctor also told me diet aside from fiber or lack of, is not really thought to cause diverticulitis anymore. I don’t eat nuts and seeds and it seems my flare ups happen regardless.

[Roxanne9 in reply to NoRainCa]

My hep doctor changed it Cipro and Flagyl. She said that it has lower incidences of causing damage.

[Jkf1]

Yes, I have taken this and other antibiotics with different situations and I have been fine.

[Rosebud1027]

I take 4 amoxicillin prophylactically when I have my teeth cleaned for another condition and have not had a problem. I also have F3 NASH.