Ciprofloxacin for Diverticulitis User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Cipro, Cipro Cystitis Pack, Cipro I.V. Cipro XR

Ciprofloxacin has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 40 reviews for the treatment of Diverticulitis. 28% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 45% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Ciprofloxacin

Charl...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 25, 2023

"I was given Cipro 500mg 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!!!"

4 / 10

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Garde...
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."

5 / 10

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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 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!"

5 / 10

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Angie
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 appt for my collagenous colitis with my gastroenterologist. I mentioned that I’d had a flare up of the diverticulitis. He then gave me 1500mg of Cipro and 1000 mg of Flagyl. Within 2 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 my knees ( which I get huge cortisone shots for because I can barely walk!) I’d like to sue them for this. It’s horrible!"

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GIPain
Taken for less than 1 month
July 1, 2022

"Given Cipro & Flagyl for diverticulitis flairs 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."

6 / 10

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cindy...
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"

7 / 10

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hello...
December 20, 2011

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Kills diverticulitis quickly for me, typically by the 3rd or 4th dose."

9 / 10

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Anony...
December 14, 2009

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

8 / 10

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wawah...
February 16, 2013

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Cleared up but terrible taste in mouth...but better than alternative."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 25, 2019

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "I have taken Cipro for bronchitis numerous times & I am now taking it for diverticulitis. I have never had any bad side effects from taking it. It has always worked for me."

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Tom
Taken for less than 1 month
September 7, 2018

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

9 / 10

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Anonymous
November 22, 2009

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) "Joint pain in elbow."

4 / 10

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TJano
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."

1 / 10

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JOHNBOY...
May 8, 2009

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

6 / 10

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Joy
Taken for less than 1 month
March 4, 2023

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

10 / 10

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Figboo
Taken for less than 1 month
March 4, 2021

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

7 / 10

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Polly...
August 24, 2021

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

1 / 10

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