Clindamycin for Deep Neck Infection User Reviews

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2009

"I was prescribed the drug for a neck infection. This antibiotic did not kick in quickly, but within the 3rd-4th day, it started to work. My wound now is 100% gone. The only symptoms I had were that I purposely took the drug on an empty stomach (with a lot of water) just to make it more efficient in being assimilated into the body; hence at times my stomach slightly ached for 10-15 minutes. Nothing painful. To prevent any potential intestinal issues, I included in all my meals natural plain yogurt that had live bacterial cultures. I experienced no diarrhea; this I attribute to the yogurt and probiotic capsules I took religiously."

• Rat...
• June 26, 2013

"I was prescribed this medication to treat a serious glandular infection in my neck. An allergy to penicillin made clindamycin the most effective choice, despite the potential of fairly serious side effects. I followed the dosing instructions, making sure that I took it with something in my stomach (I ate a 1/2 portion of oatmeal porridge 30 minutes before each pill); walked around for a 1/2 hour after taking it; had either an active culture yogurt drink or 1/2 cup of plain yogurt 2 hours after each dose to help restore the bacteria in my gut. I only had minor loose bowel movements at about day 4 and had excellent results in combating the infection."

• Ral...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

"Because the first two rounds of clindamycin were given intravenously, it began to work right away. I was given an oral prescription, and three days in, I began with side effects of diarrhea, itching, burning skin. I was then put on amoxicillin orally, but the effect of clindamycin remained and got worse. Back at the hospital 5 times for bowel issues. Hospital not treating me well due to my complaint. This medication should only be given through IV."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2016

"It cured my infection, but the side effects sent me to the hospital. I got chest tightness, severe heartburn, plus the severe pain of swallowing! My face flushed red. Excruciating headache for a short time at the hospital. Also nausea at times. The hospital thought it was a heart attack until it was ruled out. They didn't connect the clindamycin to be a problem. I will never take it again, as I also have IBS, and it didn't help. I only have 4 capsules left on the 28 RX."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2018

"This pill was hard to take for me because it sometimes wanted to stick to my throat. Then it made my already bad heartburn/GERD worse. The positive side effect is after about 8 days on this antibiotic, it brought the infection out of my neck. Unfortunately, I had to continue to take it with a refill."

• Pai...
• January 19, 2009

"Unfortunately, I experienced many side effects mentioned."