"Minimizing Medication Risks for Diverticulitis Patients"

Certain medications such as steroids, opioids, calcium channel blockers, NSAIDs, aspirin, anticoagulants, and antithrombotics can increase the risk of bleeding and perforations in the intestine during a flare-up of diverticulitis. Antibiotics and tricyclic antidepressants may be prescribed for complicated cases, while pain management can be achieved through acetaminophen and a low-fiber or liquid diet. Lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and exercise, may reduce the likelihood of diverticulitis.