Ciprofloxacin for Diverticulitis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Ang...
• May 9, 2023

"I was on a low dose of Cipro 500 mg for diverticulitis. Right away, the joints in my hands started hurting. I could hardly pick up a bottle of water. Then, a week later, I had an appointment for my collagenous colitis with my gastroenterologist. I mentioned that I’d had a flare-up of the diverticulitis. He then gave me 1500 mg of Cipro and 1000 mg of Flagyl. Within two days, I had a terrible flare-up of arthritis. I have never been arthritic in my life. I had arthritis in almost every joint. Once I went off the Cipro and went on a steroid, then the pain was relieved. I walked with a limp for two weeks after this episode. I now have arthritis in my shoulders, hands, and knees (which I get huge cortisone shots for because I can barely walk!) I’d like to sue them for this. It’s horrible!"

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2023

"I was given Cipro 500 mg 2 x a day and metronidazole 500 mg x 3 a day. Let me just say this is awful. I lowered my dosage to try and figure out which antibiotic it was that was making me feel this way. My back hurts, I feel flushed and hot, have anxiety, and my fingers and toes are going numb. It’s a weird, uncomfortable feeling, and I’ll never take another. Thank goodness I’m going back to the doctor tomorrow. Doctors listen to your patients. I don't know if I’ve ever taken it prior to this time, but never again!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2023

"I was on Cipro for my first diverticulitis episode and had no clue why I felt so poorly. I am now on my second flare-up and again on Cipro 2x a day, and after five days, I finally decided I had had enough. My skin feels like it is on fire, I cannot sleep at all, I am nauseated, and my muscles hurt in my arms, legs, and neck. I am also experiencing confusion and fatigue. If I had paid more attention to the drug information, I would never have taken this again. My diverticulitis pain is better, but this is not worth it!"

• Gar...
• June 20, 2015

"Was prescribed Cipro 2x/day with Flagyl 3x/day, and they seemed to work, although not as quickly as other reviewers. Not sure if it was the Cipro alone or the combination, but nausea was the main symptom. I would be fine for a few hours after the Flagyl, but within an hour of taking the Cipro, I would have to lay down due to nausea and exhaustion. Still taking it and counting the days. Hopefully, will not have an occasion to use this again."

• GIP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2022

"Given Cipro and Flagyl for diverticulitis flare-ups. Always works, i.e., prevents further progression or perforation but screws with your system. Leaves me flu-like with bad diarrhea and totally incontinent, in diapers for usually a week."

• cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2022

"I tolerate cipro a lot better than I did the Flagyl. I have taken both together at the same time, and that was awful, horrible taste, made me severely nauseous. I would have to take it early in the morning and go back to bed for at least an hour or so. I am starting to think I might need surgery to fix what's happening. I just finished one course of antibiotics, and 3 weeks later I'm having another flare-up. I am getting really tired of this cycle."

• hel...
• December 20, 2011

Ciprofloxacin "Kills diverticulitis quickly for me, typically by the 3rd or 4th dose."

• Ano...
• December 14, 2009

Ciprofloxacin "Nausea after 3rd day. Some disorientation-dizziness on 6th day. Nervousness-shakiness after 4 days. DOES KILL the bacteria well, though."

• waw...
• February 16, 2013

Ciprofloxacin "Cleared up, but terrible taste in mouth... but better than the alternative."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2019

Ciprofloxacin "I have taken Cipro for bronchitis numerous times, and I am now taking it for diverticulitis. I have never had any bad side effects from taking it. It has always worked for me."

• Tom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2018

Ciprofloxacin "Worked, no obvious side effects. Took the last pills yesterday (Cipro + Flagyl). I have been taking a probiotic as well."

• Anonymous
• November 22, 2009

Ciprofloxacin "Joint pain in elbow."

• TJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

"Cipro (ciprofloxacin) wrecked my tendons and spine, I ended up on disability. My damage is permanent. I quit midway through the prescription. It didn't matter."

• JOH...
• May 8, 2009

"While the medication did work, as soon as the medication was stopped, the diverticulitis came back."

• Fig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2021

"I'm on Day 5, and my stomach feels really bad for me, bad heartburn, feel like it's still in my throat, like I can never swallow it. Bad gas and lower stomach pains."

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2023

"I’ve been taking it for three days. I’ve had no side effects at all. I was feeling better after day one."

• Pol...
• August 24, 2021

"It made me feel terrible. I only took one pill and I would not take any more. I was prescribed Metronidazole and Ciprofloxacin for diverticulitis. I am taking the Metronidazole now."