Husband was prescribed 300 mg every 6 hours for staph in an infected brown recluse bite and after 4 days his whole body broke out in severe hives and little red spots that almost look like bruises. Hospital won't call back so he decided to stop taking the antibiotic. 2 days before rash he started a good probiotic and was worried it had something to do with it but not likely.
Can clindamycin cause red spots and hives?
Question posted by chey_492 on 8 March 2019
Last updated on 8 March 2019 by bestpup
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bestpup
8 March 2019
Hi chey_492
Yes, up to 10% of people who take Clindamycin can appear with a Maculopapular rash.
The localized red sometimes bumpy rash can appear anywhere on your body. The red flat itchy rash can cause a discoloration of your skin as well.
Despite the itchiness and irritation of the rash it's imperative not to discontinue the antibiotic without consulting with your physician first.
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bestpup
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