Diverticulitis Medication: Pain, Infection/Inflammation - Verywell Health
Diverticulitis is either uncomplicated or complicated. In cases of uncomplicated diverticulitis, it may go away within a week without treatment. If it progresses or worsens, medication becomes necessary to address the symptoms and treat the condition. The class of medication that treats more severe cases of diverticulitis is antibiotics. In many cases, this will require the use of combination antibiotics. The two most common regimens are metronidazole with fluoroquinolone or amoxicillin-clavulanate . Other possible antibiotics include: Trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole DS Ciprofloxacin Levofloxacin Piperacillin / tazobactam This article discusses possible treatment options for people with varying severities of diverticulitis. Sergey Mironov / Getty Images Types of Diverticulitis Medication Medication isn't necessary for all cases of diverticulitis, but there are several that can help heal the condition and prov