Many of us do. There is evidence that it may be safer while just as effective. One pill instead of 2 may also increase compliance, and, metronidazole can be a tough pill to take for some people.
Here’s an example of just one paper relating to this issue: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/M20-6315?journalCode=aim
2 Responses to “Stop Prescribing Antibiotics for Diverticulitis”
April 23, 2023
DomangueWho uses Augmentin for diverticulitis? I’m trying to understand the value of these studies – I see none.
July 24, 2023
Will GradMany of us do. There is evidence that it may be safer while just as effective. One pill instead of 2 may also increase compliance, and, metronidazole can be a tough pill to take for some people.
Here’s an example of just one paper relating to this issue: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/M20-6315?journalCode=aim