Clindamycin topical and Burning: What Users Say (Page 2)

• lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2019

For Bacterial Vaginosis "Okay. I went to urgent care a few days ago basically with burning and itching down there. The doctor said it could be a yeast infection or BV (which annoyed me because why aren’t you sure), so she gave me the yeast one-time pill and the BV cream. I was so scared because this is the first time dealing with something like this! ALL BECAUSE OF AMOXICILLIN!! Anyway, so I've been using the cream for 3 days so far, and I was prescribed it for 5 days. It’s honestly less itching and burning, BUT I still feel a tad itchy at times. It is VERY annoying. But I’m also not completely done with the dose, so we’ll see. The only thing I hate right now is how I can’t have sex for two weeks HAAHA."

• Vag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2016

For Bacterial Vaginosis "My doctor prescribed me this medication to treat my BV. I was experiencing some odor and very little discharge. He prescribed me the 3-day dose and was surprised that it only came with one syringe. Day one of insertion was horrible, the syringe is not quite handy as the pill would get stuck in the syringe. After finally inserting the dose, I felt as if burning acid had been inserted into my vagina. It was horrible, the burning did not stop until 10 minutes later, which felt like an eternity. The second night of insertion, there was still a burning sensation but somewhat bearable compared to the first night. The third night was back to the burning acid feeling, but so bad that I almost wanted to head into the hospital. I do not recommend this med!"

• Vag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2016

For Bacterial Vaginosis "My doctor prescribed me this medication to treat my BV. I was experiencing some odor and very little discharge. He prescribed me the 3-day dose and was surprised that it only came with one syringe. Day one of insertion was horrible, the syringe is not quite handy as the pill would get stuck in the syringe. After finally inserting the dose, I felt as if burning acid had been inserted into my vagina. It was horrible, the burning did not stop until 10 minutes later, which felt like an eternity. The second night of insertion, there was still a burning sensation but somewhat bearable compared to the first night. The third night was back to the burning acid feeling, but so bad that I almost wanted to head into the hospital. I do not recommend this med!"

• Cad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2019

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I was terrified after reading reviews of clindamycin vaginal for BV. I'm on the 7-day treatment. I'm on the second dose and no burning, no itching, etc. A little uncomfortable the first 10 minutes after insertion, but that's it. I recommend this over more systematic antibiotics that can have some horrible side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2019

For Bacterial Vaginosis "This was my first time taking any vaginal cream or suppository, and I wish I didn’t. I should have used what I was used to. I get BV very often, and when the symptoms started, I called the teledoc number my insurance covers. The doctor prescribed me the Clindamycin, and I’ve been having horrible side effects ever since. It has been over a week now, and I have burning sensations and irritation. I may have a yeast infection now. Will definitely go to urgent care."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2018

For Acne "Used for 3 months as directed by my doctor. Initially, I had a really bad rash, but I persisted, and my skin did become less sensitive to the product. It feels like it is burning once applied, but this feeling goes away in a few minutes. I had the clearest and smoothest skin ever when I was on it, but this did not last and eventually went back to 'normal' and potentially got even worse after the 3 months. Although I never irritated or dried out my skin because I was on top of my moisturizer, I was also worried about the effects of the alcohol in the product."

• VA ...
• February 13, 2020

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I've had two rounds of treatment of clindamycin applications to treat my recurring BV. My first round felt like it didn't completely cure all the symptoms during my 10-day course, but most symptoms subsided. Three to four weeks later, my BV came back with a vengeance. My second round of treatment was for 7 days with an additional prescription of Diflucan to treat yeast. Normally, I'll start feeling better within 2 days of the course of treatment, but I never felt any of my symptoms got away except the itching, which I think the Diflucan resolved. I experienced mild burning, cramping, fatigue, and diarrhea the entire time taking clindamycin. Spoke with my GYN by day 3, and she said to continue treatment and I should get better. Then, I spoke with her on my last day and told her my symptoms felt worse, even having an odor I didn't have initially, as well as burning and discharge. Now she's prescribed me a steroid ointment to mask the symptoms but not treat the BV."

• and...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2023

Clindamycin topical for Bacterial Vaginosis "My doctor prescribed Clindesse, and a few days after I used it, I started having vaginal discomfort of burning and itching when I used the bathroom. I have called my doctor's office, and they haven't gotten back to me on what else to use."

• Tia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I am now on day 6 of clindamycin for BV, and I haven't noticed a difference. I still have a smell, but not like fish, just a smell you can still smell. At this point, I have tried metro gel and pills, but nothing. I will be going back to my doctor soon. I haven't experienced any itching or burning, just a smell that won't go away."

• Pat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2021

For Bacterial Vaginosis "My doctor gave me this cream after having bacterial vaginitis symptoms with a urinary infection. I have never itched so badly in my life. My BV symptoms stopped, but now I have this terrible burn and itchy sensation, which I have no clue how to tackle with :("

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2020

For Perioral Dermatitis "The clindamycin burns your skin like acid! Do not use! Made my dermatitis 100 times worse after just one use!"

• sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2020

For Acne "It burned so bad, and it made my acne worsen."

• Adr...
• April 13, 2018

For Bacterial Vaginosis "Well, I just tried this for 3 days with the ovule. Burning sensation all the way, it hurts like anything. Why would the doctor not even tell me this?"

• Abo...
• July 19, 2017

For Acne "It burnt my skin immediately. My skin becomes red instead of making acne go away. Awful!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2018

For Acne "My face burns and hurts all over so bad! Had to stop using it after 3 or 4 days."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2018

For Acne "When applied to the skin, it caused an uncomfortable burning sensation to occur."

• Mee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2021

Clindamycin topical for Bacterial Vaginosis "Was on this for 7 days for BV and felt better after the 2nd day, the symptoms had resolved. No cramping, burning after use. Would use this again if it were prescribed."