Metronidazole
diverticulitis
"I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis about 4 years ago after having an attack that sent me to the ER.  I have been put on the Cipro/Metronidazole combo several different times and each time the side effects, in combination with the diverticulitis attack, made me miserable.  I'm on the fifth day of my latest attack and the pain is finally starting subside but the misery invoked by metronidazole is horrible.  I will remember to ask my doc for something else in the future.  Nausea, dry mouth, horrible taste in my mouth, furry tongue, diarrhea, and sinus congestion/sore throat have been the side effects I am dealing with.  I spent three days in bed and finally had to go back to work; but I'm miserable.  I will be so glad to take the last dosage!"