Information For Clindamycin

I am taking Clindamycin for a wisdom tooth infection. It works great yet I want to forewarn any women who may decide to take it. It gave me a nasty yeast infection. I am talking about swollen lips, itchy, dry, very uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time. It seems most antibiotics help with one thing and cause other problems. Clindamycin breaks up proteins down there and it causes yeast to grow. If your doctor prescribed you this, get yourself some OTC (over the counter) yeast infection treatment when you go and get the meds from the pharmacy.

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That can be a normal side effect of most antibiotics, in both men and women, although of course for men, the yeast infections are usually only oral.

If you are prone to getting them from any particular antibiotic, it is always a good idea to ask your doctor to assistance, since they can prescribe a single dose antifungal medication that usually costs about $4 at most pharmacies.

Other typical side effects, according to the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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