User Reviews for Clindamycin

clindamycin: 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.

Cleocin (clindamycin): 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.

clindamycin: This stuff gave me the worst chest pains and such bad heartburn

clindamycin: Let me just say this about this medicine. DO NOT LIE DOWN FOR AT LEAST 20-40 MINUTES AFTER TAKING DOSE! I just did like a half hour ago and I am regretting it. I started taking the Clinamycin for a very nasty, very large abscess that took up a huge portion of the roof of my mouth. The infection started in the tooth to the right of my right front tooth. The pain was UNBEARABLE. I've been taking the medicine since Wednesday night (5 days ago) and I haven't had the problems that I've had with Penicillin (nausea, twitching, hunger pains that don't stop). But I ignored the warning and lay down. So much burning in my chest! I hope it goes away soon. It's so weird!

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: This is good for a tooth abscess.

clindamycin: 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

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: I took this drug for two abscesses. After 48 hours my pain was bearable after the recommended 6 day course (4 x's daily at 150mg) it took care of the infections. I did experience heartburn and diarrhea 1 day. Took probiotics to try to counter all the bacteria in my body being destroyed. On the second full day of taking clindamycin I did experience terrible joint pain in my arms and legs and felt very uncomfortable but that subsided after a good nights sleep. Overall I liked the fact that it took care of the infection but am always leery of the side effects and what they can do in the long run. I strongly recommend taking probiotics or a good homemade kefir or yogurt product during and after treatment, take 2-3 hOUrs after each dose.

clindamycin: This medicine caused very severe heartburn. Also very sick to the stomach.

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: I was prescribed this medication for a tooth infection - 300mg 4 x day starting with a double dose as soon as I got the home. The night I took the first 2 pills, I immediately had several bouts of diarrhea. The next day when I moved down to 1 pill 4 x daily, I had more normal bowel motions. I did however stupidly take close to bedtime and without heeding the warning re: laying down. I woke up with the worst heartburn/chest pain. I just finished my pills and look forward to no more heartburn.

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: I had a root canal 2 weeks ago, and there was no abscess or infection then. After the second part of the root canal a couple days ago, the x-ray showed an infection. Since I'm allergic to penicillin, they prescribed clindamycin. I have a sensitive stomach, and this medicine really did a number on me! I took 3 capsules 8 hours apart, and each one had worse results. I also forgot about not lying down for 30 minutes after taking a pill the 3rd time. I filled my stomach up with food to try and protect it, but it didn't work. I had nausea, stomach pain, and intestinal cramps. I have no idea if it would have cleared the infection. I just started taking cephalexin tonight, which can also cause stomach problems, but so far it hasn't.

clindamycin: I take prior to dental appointments. I have never had a reaction or negative symptoms.

clindamycin: I HAVE PAIN IN MY FRONT TOOTH NERVE. I STARTED TAKING THIS DRUG TO HELP WITH INFECTION AND AFTER 2 DAYS, WHILE TAKING THIS PILL 4 TIMES A DAY I WAS RELIEVED BY ALL PAIN. THIS IS A GREAT DRUG, very powerful.

clindamycin: I have been taking 300 mg 2 tablets, 3 x a day for four days now for an abscess on my lower leg. I haven't experienced any major side effects but I also take it with at least a cup and a half of water and I have eaten about 4 cups of yogurt a day too. They told me that yogurt would help any yeast infection that I might get from the antibiotics. So far so good.. no heartburn, no nothing except that the swelling and redness are now gone! I still have 3 days to go, but I give this antibiotic a thumbs up!

clindamycin: 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.

clindamycin: Good medicine for the infection.

clindamycin: I had a gum infection that got so bad that my face swelled up and was red and hot to the touch. My dentist put me on clindamycin 3 times a day (4 times a day for the first 2 days), this did clear up the infection (was on it for 2 weeks) then was able to have the surgery needed (had to wait for the infection to disappear first), then had to stay on it for 5 days after surgery to prevent infection. I had to stop after 4 days, my heartburn and indigestion was so bad and have had black stools for past three days, going to wait to see if everything clears up after stopping medication. I haven't taken it since yesterday morning, I haven't had heartburn since yesterday afternoon.

clindamycin: Must be one of the most powerful medicines I ever had to take. Really irritated my esophagus. At least that is what it feels like. Doctor presribed strongest dose available. Have to talk to him about that next time I see him. NEXT time medium dose, 150mg.