Clindamycin 300 Side Effects

I am taking clindamycin 300 mg TID for a skin infection. Since starting this medication, I have noticed an increase in saliva production, stomach/digestive issues and a loss of appetite. Are these normal side effects or should I be concerned? ## Hello, Sheryl! How are you? Those can be normal side effects and should go away within a week, or so, of finishing your course of treatment. As listed by the FDA, you may also expense nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. How long will you be taking it? ## *Experience, not expense. Some days, I hate my computer! LOL However, if for some reason your symptoms worsen, then should make sure to consult your doctor as you may need to try a different antibiotic.

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I'm an alcoholic and i have a tooth abcess..woul i be able to take clyndomicin as i cannot just stop drinking as it would be too dangerous ## Hello, Elaine! How are you? You can take it, as long as your doctor approves, but you may experience worsening of the side effects, if you are also drinking while taking it. Thus, as listed by the U.S. FDA, you may experience more nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and diarrhea than normal. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have received 300mg clindamycin for exudative tonsillitis. I was told to take 4 a day for 10 days. I am on day 2 and have yet to feel any less pain. My throat is very inflamed and my voice is gone. How long does it take for the pain to start going down? ## Hello, Syd! How are you feeling? Has there been any change, yet? The general rule for antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening of your condition after taking them for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

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I ended up going to the ER because the whole side of my face was swollen , and I was in excruciating pain. When I sAw the doctor, he prescribed me (Clindamycin) 300 mg for my tooth infection. Everything was going good on the first day. I had no swelling, in my face anymore and the pain was subsiding. When the second day came around my stomach started to hurt and feel weird. I was tired, less active then usual, So I slept most of the day. Third day! All of a sudden when I woke up In the morning, the side of my face was swollen all over again and here I thought. Oh NO! (" Back To Square One Again.") not only was my face a concern because of the swelling , but now I started to see a minor rash forming my face as well . {WHAT A NIGHTMARE!}and then when dinner time comes later in tha...

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I've been prescribed clindamycin 300mg for the next seven days. Is this for a urinary tract infection (e.coli)? I'm also wondering since this is not a normal drug that is usually prescribed, if I should take it or if I should I go seek another doctor's opinion? ## This is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections, so it is best to follow your doctor's instructions. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea. dry mouth, and non-allergic skin rash. Have you started taking it, yet?

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Is it safe to take clindamycin (300 mg) after waiting only 5 hrs, if it's prescribed for every 8 hrs? I only weigh 127 lbs. ## You should take it every 8 hours, as prescribed. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Are you on any other medications?

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Can insomnia/trouble sleeping be caused from taking clindamycin (oral capsules 300 mg QID)? It's not like anxiety, more of a too amped up feeling like having too much caffeine only it doesn't subside, it's been 3 days now and I've gotten 3 hours of restless sleep each night, idk if I'll function today as I've gotten mere minutes of "sleep" ## Hello, Mogipi! How are you feeling? Yes, that can be a side effect of some antibiotics, as listed by the FDA, though it should go away once your finish your course of treatment. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for asking this! I am experience the same thing and you described the symptom perfe...

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Hi there im on clindamycin and im on day 2 300 mg 3 times day pain and swelling are still there from my absast tooth. Thank you ## Hello, Alex! How are you? Has there been any change? The general rule with antibiotics is that if they are working for you, you should start to see improvement after taking them for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects for this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Started 300 Clindamycin Friday after 2 pills my chest n neck were beet red. I tried to take again the next day the same thing happened. My whole neck n throat Red n Burning. Dr gave this medicine to me because I got a tattoo and all red n itchy after 8 days. My breathing was being affected. I stopped after 4 (300mg) think it's a reaction. TY ## Have you consulted your doctor? While some side effects can be normal, such as those listed by the FDA which may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea, there is a chance you are allergic to this medication, and may need to try a different antibiotic. Ref: Clindamycin Information How is your tattoo healing?

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I am taking clindamycin for a leg infection and would like to take alka seltzer plus cold and flu. Is it safe to take them both? ## It is, unless your doctor has told you not to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, diarrhea, and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No that answered my question thank you!!! I appreciate you responding back I just wanted to be sure it was safe to take them both together before I did it ## How long before clindymicin 300 mg is out of my system?

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Hi, I was prescribed clindamycin 300mg for dental abscess and percocet 5-325mg tab, but I can't keep any food down. I was going to drink an extra strength Alka Seltzer to see if it would help with the upset stomach. Is this OK to mix? It is the antacid tabs diluted in 4oz water. Thanks ## Hello, Jen! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between them, but it's always best double check to be sure. Both the antibiotic and the narcotic can cause nausea and vomiting as side effects, you may also experience dizziness, drowsiness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea, as listed by the FDA. The Percocet also carries the risk of being habit forming. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hey, I was prescribed Doxycycline to treat Impetigo. That worked a little, then I was prescribed 300mg of Clindamycin. My question is will this knock out the skin rashes and fluid filled scabs? ## If it has been prescribed for you, the only thing you can do is try it and see. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Have you taken it? If so, was there any improvement?

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Can I take Clindamycin 300mg to treat bronchitis? ## Hello, Bruce! How are you? Yes, this is an antibiotic that can treat various bacterial infections, so it's fine if your doctor prescribed it for you. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, if your doctor hasn't prescribed it, then you shouldn't take it, because many cases of bronchitis are caused by viruses and antibiotics will have no effect on them. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I read my bottle wrong and I've been taking clindamycin every 4 hrs when I was supposed to take it 4 times daily. Will I be ok?

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I cannot find the prescribing doseage info, I think it is a 300 mg hcl capsul, three times daily for eight days, is this an effective doseage for a mild infection? ## Hello, Donnie! How are you? The FDA classifies Clindamycin as an antibiotic that can be used effectively to treat various types of bacterial infections. Did your doctor prescribe it for bronchitis? Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Are there any markings on the capsules?

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So the question I have is I have an infection on or in my gum and have 300mg of clindamycin antibiotic, now I was wondering if that can be mixed with oxycodone 30mg which I take about say 3 a day. will that have a side effect or cause a problem mixing the antibiotic with a oxycodone? ## I am not finding any interactions, or problems listed between using them together, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. However, it is very common for an antibiotic to be given for an infection, along with something to treat associated pain. You may experience side effects from the Clindamycin that can include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I took the two of them and now i have major heartburn m...

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Can I take my clindamycin hcl 300 a couple of hours early So I can go to bed ## Hello, Suzy! How are you? You can, unless your doctor has specified that it's important to take them at the precise times designated. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I got pink eye a week ago and started to use polysporin eye drop for a day, then it got worse and more swollen and more painful. Dr prescribed me tobremycin eye drops, then after 3 days my eye got worse and worse. Tears running non stop and my eye is like a bowl of blood. It is so itchy and painful. I hardly can open my eye. After 5 days my Dr prescribed oral medicine (clindamycin 300mg) 3x daily. I just started last night but there is no change. I am so worried about this issue. He said if it gets worse i have to do some inj. ## The general rule with oral antibiotics is that if they are working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects as...

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Hi there. I have a really bad tooth abscess; my jaw has swelled up. I was prescribed Mylan-Clindamycin 300mg,take 4 times daily. When will I start to see the swelling go down? ## Hello, Jakub! How are you? I'm sorry about the infection. The general rule with antibiotics is that if it's working, you shouldn't see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours and you should start to see improvement after a full 3 days of taking it. If there's no change after 3 days, you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Jakub! I know it's been a few months since your post, but I'm in BAD shape, with a ...

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Been on clindamycin since Saturday evening and this is Thursday night for an abscessed tooth. It went down for a day and now has a new abscess on my gums. Does this mean the clindamycin is not working? ? Do I need a different antibiotic? Also noticed I have a boil that wasn't present until the clindamycin was in my system. Could clindamycin be the cause? ## Sometimes an abscess doesn't go away with an antibiotic and the tooth needs to be treated to drain it, or extracted entirely. However, there is a chance that this one just isn't working for you and you may need to try a different one. Have you consulted your dentist, yet? The FDA lists this medication as an antibiotic, which may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ...

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My dentist prescribed me 300 mgs of Teva-Clindamycin (1 every 6 hours) as I have been experiencing some pain in my teeth/left jaw area for the past 3 weeks. I was taking acetaminophen to help relive some of the pain. I want to start taking the Clindamycin but the acetaminophen tablet is still in my system for another hour or so. Can I take the Clindamycin before or should I wait it out until acetaminophen is out of my system? Also, it doesn't say on the bottle to take until finished. Once I start taking them should I take them until finished? ## Yes, they can be taken together and are often prescribed together to treat problems such as yours. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarr...

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