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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: I WAS PRESCRIBED CLINDAMYCIN 8 DAYS AGO AS A RESULT OF AN EXTRACTION OF TWO ROOTS IN A MOLAR. THE OTHER ROOT REMAINED SO THE DENTIST CAN DO A ROOT CANAL TO KEEP THE TOOTH FOR A BRIDGE. I DEVELOPED A BAD INFECTION. MY FACE BECAME SWOLLEN, RED AND INFLAMED. I WAS TAKING CLINDAMYCIN 3X A DAY 500 MG. ALMOST ALL BETTER EXCEPT FOR JAW SPASMS. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS LAST NIGHT. I TOOK THE PILL WITH A SIP OF WATER AND WENT TO SLEEP. BAD MISTAKE. I DIDN'T KNOW YOU SHOULD NOT LAY DOWN FOR 30 MINUTES AND TO DRINK 8 OZ WITH IT EACH TIME TAKEN. I WOKE UP WITH THE WORST HEARTBURN EVER IN MY LIFE. ANTACIDS DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. HAD TO TAKE PEPTO BISMOL. IT HELPED. IT STILL HURTS WHEN I SWALLOW BUT BETTER. WARNING: SIT UP FOR 30 MIN & DRINK H20
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clindamycin for Deep Neck Infection: I was precribed the drug for a neck infection.....this antibiotic did not kick in quickly but within the 3rd-4th day it started to work...my wound now is 100% gone. The only symptoms I had was that I purposely took the drug on an empty stomach (with a lot of water) just to make it more efficient in being assimilated into the body; hence at times my stomach slightly ached for 10-15 min. Nothing painful. To prevent any potential intestinal issues I included in all my meals natural plain yogurt that had live bacterial cultures. I experienced no diarrhea this I attribute to the yogurt and probiotic capsules I took religiously.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention: This drug did what it was supposed to do in preventing an infection in a puncture wound in my foot.
However on the 9th day of taking this drug I had an allergic reaction. Dose was 300MG 4 x's per day for 10 days.
Hives broke out from my chest down to my upper thighs. My doctor told me to take Zyrtec or Claritin and should clear up the rash/hives in 2-3 days.
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clindamycin for Sinusitis: I was given this medication for a sinus infection and was on it for 10 days at which time I was admitted to the hospital for a severe reaction. Hospital staff, ENT doctor, and nurses had never seen anything like it. I have a major burn rash ALL over my body that included very large "clear liquid" pockets. It has been two weeks and I still have the rash, but it has started fading.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: I was prescribed Clindamycin in a hospital emergency room for a bacterial infection (cellulitis) in my lower leg and was on it for only about 36 hours (six 300 mg doses). I experienced a severe headache and began experiencing diarrhea. I called my doctor and asked for a different medication because I have to work and couldn't while experiencing diarrhea. My doctor put me on metronidazole (500 mg) 3 times a day.
I've been off of Clindamycin for 11 days today and am still experiencing mild diarrhea, depression, anxiety, and shortness of breath.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: I have a molar abscess. After taking Clindamycin 150 mg an hour ago, I was awakened by severe burning pain in my chest. I called the pharmacist who told me to take two antacids. I already ate a little yogurt and bread with butter. I didn't know that this medicine should be taken with a full glass of water and not to lie down for 30 minutes after taking it.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: SEVERE allergic reaction, rash all over my face after 6 days of this- itching, red, swollen, peeling, looks like the worst acne you ever saw with a sunburn on top.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: I used this drug for root canal abscess. It took me 10 days to reduce the pain coming from my lymph nodes. I actually never feel pain in my tooth. I had black/grey color stool, and feel a little rush and feel of chest, when I breath. Obviously this medication is very strong for me.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: I am taking Clindaycin now and I get a dry throat, seemed to have gained a little more weight because of being hungry, but I do believe it has cleared the infection (absessed tooth). I imagine when I'm done with my course everything will be back to normal hopefully. I'd recommend it.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: I used the 150mg capsule for a severe tooth abscess/infection that was painful and extremely inflamed. After only 36 hours of treatment, the infection began to subside and the pain level dropped drastically. This medicine performed very well and I would suggest it to someone else.
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Cleocin (clindamycin) for Sinusitis: Was perscribed this to cure my sinus infection. Took one pill and about an hour or so later broke out in hives ended up back in the ER.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: At first it made my tooth infection feel better but before I finished my whole course of the antibiotic I had a severe reaction to it. I had a high fever and painful sore throat.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: While this drug worked very well to treat a gum infection, it gave me a terrible rash on my back and chest two days after finishing my course. Allergic reaction I guess. I am also allergic to penicillin.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: It started halfway through the prescription, had trouble swallowing pills and water. Thought it was just me. By the time I was done with the script I had severe heartburn and acid reflux. I couldn't eat anything because it would upset my stomach. This medicine inflamed my esophagus, that's why I had trouble swallowing. The doctor put me on Protonix to repair it.
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clindamycin for Bacterial Infection: I found that of all the penicilin-type medications I've ever used, this one gave me little to no stomach upset or that gnawing always hungry feeling. Diarrhea, yes, and some skin irritation. Overall a very positive experience.
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Cleocin (clindamycin) for Bacterial Infection: Used two two-week rounds of Cleocin for an abcess. While I had diarrhea the entire time, there is surely not a better drug to bring relief to a staph infection.
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Cleocin (clindamycin) for Sinusitis: When I get a sinus infection my Dr. prescribes this. IT works awesome. No nausea, No diarrhea, no yucky taste in my mouth. It is the only anti-biotic that I don't mind taking at all.
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