Clindamycin for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection User Reviews (Page 3)

• DoDo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2019

"I'm on my 5 day of taking this med and on the second day it was already clearing those stubborn boils that kept busting and they were popping up all over me . The only side effect I'm having (and it's pre-existing prior of taking this med is GERD) therefore it's giving me heartburn but I've cut the coffee out and I'm on the water. But I'll live with that side effect if it means getting rid of those boils. It's even clearing recurring problems with my sinuses that I could never get cleared up. I personally can't complaint about this med"

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2020

"I was prescribed clindamycin for middle ear infection. I was terrified of the reviews but was able to finish the bottle. I took the 300mg 4x a day for 10 days. The first 3 pills were fine but by the 4th one I felt so sick. Since there is limited space I’ll just give my advice on how to get better. After the 6th day of taking this I didn’t have any aide effects. To avoid heartburn you HAVE to drink a lot of water when taking this pill. I drank 24oz each time. DO NOT lie down right after taking it. I usually stood up for 30 min after and I also slept straight up on my couch. I also ate something either right before or 15 min before taking this. I got a slight heartburn once but nothing else. To lower the risks of c diff diarrhea you definitely need probiotics in your life. I did have diarrhea and slight stomach pains for the first 4 days but it was regular for the rest of the time. I ate probiotic yogurt 2 hours after each pill and found a probiotic pill. Be sure to take probiotics at least 2 hours after your antibiotic."

• Jetter
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2018

"I have been taking this for 6 days now 3x times a day (300mg). I have not had an issue as I am taking a Probiotic (50 billion) and have had no digestive issues. It looks like after 5 days it really showed a difference. Waiting to finish script and hopefully this does the trick. I am allergic to penicillin and sulfa meds, so this was prescribed and I started taking it right away. Everyone has different reactions to meds, but this was fine for me and the probiotic must be helping."

• evean...
• March 2, 2015

"I took this recently for one week because i had cellulitis my upperlip and right cheek due to a pimple that was popped by my doctor. I would recommend this especially to those who are allergic to penicillin. I took ceftriaxone before this for two weeks and in the middle of my medication i broke into hives. So to everyone, when the doctor says "theres only a 3% chance of penicillin allergy" just say NO. The side effects with clindamycin for me was loose stool and joint pains. Good thing i found this forum so im still taking my probiotic pills and also activia. So far my bowel movement is not a problem and my stool is getting better."

• ChemK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2015

"EXTREME HEARTBURN is what I experienced when taking Clindamycin. I was diagnosed with cellulitis on my foot and the Augmentin I was given at Urgent Care wasn't helping. The wound care clinic at my local hospital bumped me up to the stronger Clin. Warning label said don't lie down for ten mins after taking. Found out the hard way it's because if you do, the HEARTBURN is unlike any previous heartburn pain I'd had before! It was at least three times WORSE!!! I tend to have heartburn a lot almost daily and this medicine was so painful to finish!!!!"

• Sel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2022

"I've been on Clindamycin, multiple times 450mg every 8 hours for 7 days. 300mg every 8 hours for 7 days. 300mg every 12 hours for 10 days. Knocks out MRSA cellulitis/folliculitis like no other. A combo of Keflex and Doxy for 20 days did nothing except land me in the ER with MRSA sepsis, where IV Clindamycin took care of it in 24 hours. I now ask for it by name. It's going to work, trust me. Side effects for me personally are body/joint aches, tiredness and a bit of brain fog. Extreme nausea and reflux occurred the first time I took it, until I learned to only drink water while taking it. Cut out everything else you drink, especially carbonated drinks, and stick to water."

• FireL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2018

"Thought I could not continue with this antibiotic the burning of my stomach was so bad even though I ate beforehand and took a very tall glass of water with it. It was clearly working on my cellulitis so I tried taking it with a very tall glass of almond milk and a piece of toast. It worked. Chug the glass when you take the milk and eat the toast right afterward and wash it down with water."

• Coppe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2019

"I was on day six of the seven day course and was about to rate Clindamycin a Ten, then in 30min time my body was covered with a rash and hives known as a drug eruption. Now just hoping I don’t get C-Diff in addition but have had no problems on that end maybe because I took probiotics. It cured my abscess but I am allergic to it so never again!"

• linma...
• August 16, 2017

"Due to cellulitis on my ankle, I was given clindamycin, and as the pharmacist suggested, I immediately began taking high dosage of probiotics. In spite of the precaution, I developed a full body rash and 3 bouts of c difficile. The cellulitis, was therefore treated with yet another antibiotic. The cellulitis finally healed completely after 2 months, and the c difficile was eventually cleared, and after 6 months the labs results came back negative (meaning I no longer had it). I continue to take probiotics, but a lower dosage, for sheer fright of the CD recurring. I was told that continual bouts of CD would likely eventually require surgical intervention. A VERY frightening experience."

• Willis
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2020

"I took this antibiotic almost 3 years ago to prevent infection after my cats attacked me, because I had several bites and scratches. This drug gave me diarrhea the entire time I was on it, a week I think. Of course I had just had a baby, so I was barely sleeping and not eating much either. Still, I won't take this drug again."

• Anonymous
• November 13, 2011

"I was prescribed Cleocin for a MRSA infection of the skin. While the medicine began working within 2-3 hours, the side effects have been HORRID! I've had fever and chills, and feel like I have the flu times ten. My body aches, my head aches. I will be contacting my doctor as soon as possible to either come off or try something else. I don't care for the taste of Flagyl, but I'd take it any day rather than feel as bad as I do on this medicine!"

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2020

"I was given Clyndamicin for a tooth extraction. I started the antibiotic on April 21st, 2020. I finished on April 28th, 2020. I was prescribed 300mg 4x per day. By April 24th (4 days on on the antibiotic) I started having diarrhea. It is now May 12th, 2020 and had been 18 days with diarrhea. I had to go in for a stool sample last week to see if I had C-Diff. That test came back negative but still dealing with diarrhea. This medicine is so strong and my whole gut is messed up. Wish I had pushed harder for amoxicillin and never got put on this. I’m miserable."

• Sam
• September 6, 2015

"Took this medication intravenously in the hospital with no problem. Now I am taking it in pill form at 150mg a pop for 1 week and 2 days. Just washed my face as always in the am an noticed all these red bumps on my face, neck and upper arms. Just trying to find out if this is from the medication? Haven't eaten anything different or used anything different. At a complete loss..."

• MarkNth
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2016

"I was given this drug for a pilonidal cyst. I was nauseous the first day. Diarrhea started 3 days in and got so bad I had to stop. Have been off it for 2 days and still have diarrhea and feel wiped out. I won't be taking it again. Lost 4 pounds in 3 days. Still taking pro-biotics hoping this subsides soon."

• Badskin
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2018

"Felt like I was having a heart attack. Instant chest pain as if the pill was huge and lodged down in my throat /chest. Light headedness, dizzy...and did nothing to clear up my boil on my back. Thought I was just being a little overly moody till I read up on it. I will now stop taking it."

• Tashie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2019

"I started using clindamycin phosphate 1% 60mg about a week ago. I was hoping for a quick fix to clear up my stubborn acne and I didn't think this was helping. If you are struggling to get rid of those stubborn whiteheads, closed comedones and blackheads, here is what I did and I noticed a difference in my skin the next day: First I used micellar water to remove any dirt or makeup, then I boiled some water and steamed my face for about five mins (which I never do). Once I did that, I cleansed with cereve cleansing wash with salycylic acid and dried my skin with a clean towel and then I applied the clindamycin. I was so surprised to see the difference the next day! I had clear skin on my forehead and underneath my eye area and my cheeks looked clearer. Everyone's skin is different but I struggled the worst with congested pores. I would suggest giving it a try. I will continue this regimen . Hope this helps!"

• Anony...
• February 2, 2022

"I have taken Clindamycin close to 8 times now for infected teeth, gum abscesses & full blown MRSA & it has been the only antibiotic that has done the job. I’d also like to mention for any of those reading this, I suffer from severe emetophobia. I’ve been on the highest dose as well as the lowest & as long as I drink TONS of water, DO NOT lie down for a solid 30-45 mins, take a probiotic & keep eating small meals I have minimal side effects with this antibiotic. That’s not to say I don’t experience the occasional stomach discomfort, weird taste in my mouth, brain fog, dizziness but it also depends on what I’m being treated for & how bad that infection is to begin with. A dose of this & a shot of Toradol in the ER knocked my 10/10 tooth/jaw pain down to a 2/10 within 10 minutes as I refuse any narcotics. This medication may not be everyone’s cup of tea but if you have a severe infection that is at risk of spreading I highly recommended giving it a shot."

• Massu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

"Fabulous experience with clindamycin. Had a bad cut in my finger which spread badly and looked like it was going septic - began to look like a sausage. My local Urgent Care prescribed Keflex which did nothing and I wound up going to another ER after a week of the useless Keflex. PMC gave me a 20 minute IV of this and I continued with the capsules afterward. By the fifth day it was just about back to normal. Absolutely unbelievable how quickly it worked. I'd had a bad experience before but was taking Synthroid and Depakote at the time - I attribute that one instance to drug interaction. It seems even vitamins and Ibuprofen and aspirin interact."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2020

"I was scared to use this clindamycin medication because I had read that many negative things about this one. I decided to just start taking it 20 days after being prescribed. I started taking probiotic capsules on same day I started this medication. I also ate a yogurt every time I took it. I made sure that I always had food in my stomach and drank a full glass of water. It did help me heal. No side effects."

• Clini...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2016

"My doctor recommended the gel for me because I had severe acne. A couple of weeks in I started to have a sensation as if something was stuck in my throat. I brushed it off and it went away for a while but then it came back and worse but this time with an excessive supply of mucus. I was so confused until I realized that it was my medication. Not only did I have throat problems but I also had mild diarrhea, sharp pains in my stomach and chest, and heartburn, which has never happened to me before. I didn't even help my acne for that long. I stopped using it and my health went back to normal. I am never going to even touch this again."

• beth4u
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2017

"I have been taking cleocin same as clindamycin also for 3 days now, all I have managed is a lot more swelling from my foot and leg is really painful , swelling more, I had noticed some bloating as well, and very tired I hope it works soon"

• Alex
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2020

"Tooth abscess a root canal didn’t fully clear, new weird allergy to penicillin, first time on clindamycin. Moderate colon cramping that stops right before I take the next dose. Loud rumbles from my colon but nothing happens. Not that bad though. Makes me super hungry for some reason."

• Cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

"I had these really bad o pen sores on legs and after taking clindamycin I thought I was going to die. I thought I had one lodged in my throat. I tried to vomit, eat bread and drank water. For three days I couldn't eat or drink without severe pain and burning. My GI doctor told me it's a very strong antibiotic. 300 mg three times a day. I thought I had an ulcer. My GI doctor told me to double up on my protonix for two weeks and one once a week. Hopefully this will help."

• Rose
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2018

"I was prescribed clindamycine 150 mg 4 times a day for aggressive impetigo and it gave me C diff. even though I was eating yogurt/taking antibiotics. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG unless you have a VERY strong immune system as this drug can give you C diff. I’m on flagyl to get rid of it now and I switched to erythromycin and I’m seeing improvements in my impetigo whereas with Clindamycin I saw none."

• Flowe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2020

"Took Clindamycin 150 mg dose 3x day for 7 days after tooth extraction. Developed severe burning tongue with metallic taste which has persevered now three days post ending drug treatment. How long will it take for this terrible side effect to go away? Anything I can do to hasten recovery?"