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clindamycin: My stomach feels like it is going to pop. I don't feel like eating because I am so bloated. Just trying to get through the last 2 days. It did stop my toothache!
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clindamycin: The prescription bottle indicates this can cause colitis. It can cause Colitis months after taking it. The alternative is, what - dying of terminal tooth infection? I can only hope that little cup of water I take, before sitting upright for 40 minutes will prevent my duodenal from getting uppity.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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