CLINDAMYCIN HCL Reviews (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE)

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CLINDAMYCIN HCL  (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE):  Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.   FDA Approval Date: 1989-09-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 5  Tooth infection Same as all these people. I have taken doxycycline too in the past, and some one else said it, but it made me feel the same as clindamycin. Excited, nervous, anxious, like I don't know what to do. I thought I was the only because I asked the pharmacy and a nurse and told them about a previous experience w/ the doxy. They told me there was no side effects like that w/ clindamycin, but after about 4 1/2 days it's not good. I feel like I'm supposed to finish it, but want to go back to being normal. What are people supposed to do. How can we get rid of an infection without feeling like this? What is the other option? It's sad that people do have these side effects but apparently it's not reported when you pick up from pharmacy. I believe the FDA should study this more or whoever approved this stuff. M 4 days
150 mg 4X AN
1/15/2024
 5  Cellulitis of the knee Nausea, restlessness, extreme anxiety panic and headache I get repeated bouts of cellulitis, about twice a year. These side effects occurring every time and each time I can't figure out why I've become a sudden mental wreck. Then, when trying to remember other times when I've felt this way the common denominator in each incident is the medication!! It works for infection, but I wish there was a way to skip these horrible side effects! F 58 0 months
300 mg 2X day
10/5/2021
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 5  Tooth infection after dental proced Some nausea and vomiting but ONLY because I took it on an empty stomach and then worked out immediately after. Yes, this drug is strong; it HAS to be in order to effectively stop the very serious infections it is prescribed for. Looking at other reviews, the ppl taking this and complaining are nitwits. The side effects certainly outweigh potentially serious bacterial infections like tooth infections that easily allow bacteria entrance to the brain, MRSA, and other serious issues. This antibiotic is not the first one doctors select; it is used in conjunction with serious or specific infections that don't usually respond to other antibiotics. Stop whining about the side effects and no one telling you. Read the brochure every Rx comes with. Do your own research. It's your job, not your doctor's. Follow the very, very, very basic recommendations on the directions and warnings that come with the meds and you will be FINE. Half the ppl posting comments on here fail to realize their "side effects" are far more likely coming from the infection they had the med prescribed for, rather than the actual medication. The other half sound like they belong in the nut house with their issues. Follow directions and let the medicine do its job. Otherwise, stay sick and don't take the drug. Pretty simple. F 40 8 days
300 3X day
4/22/2021
 5  Dental Mild stomach issues I always start with Prilosec OTC when starting this antibiotic. Always take this with food. Be sure to sit upright after taking this pill for one hour. Take it with a tall glass of water. Take a probiotic 2 hours after (Florastor is good) your dose. Continue the probiotic for one month after you finish. I also took lypospheric vitamin C as well. Been on this antibiotic 4 times now and never had any issues. Just never take this pill with too much (or too little) food or water and you should be ok. M 51 7 days
3X day
12/5/2020
 5  Dental Abscess I was terrified to take this after I saw all the horrible reviews. But I had no choice. I'd already been on amoxicillin for 7 days for a dental abscess and had to try clindamycin. Let me say I have EXTREME anxiety and HATE taking anything. So I was nervous. Anyway I had read some people said drink LOTS of water with it and take a probiotic, so I did. I drank 30oz with every dose (3 times a day) and took a probiotic halfway between doses 2 and 3. I also sipped water throughout the day (no juice, coffee, soda etc. I had almost ZERO side effects. I did notice for about an hour after each dose, I felt a little dizzy/out of it. Nothing major (could have just been my anxiety too). I also did use the bathroom more often, but honestly with my level of anxiety I was not surprised. That was it. And it cleared up my infection totally! I will continue the probiotics and lots of water at least for a month to be sure. But this stuff works. Don't let the reviews scare you. I think lots of F 7 days
300 3X day
9/6/2020
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 5  Impacted wisdom tooth infection Diarrhea, burning stomach. Take this pill with lots of food and while you're resting! I had a horrible, horrible infection in my tooth. Originally was given amoxicillin but it did nothing, had to go to the emergency room. They gave me 1 pill and a script, 15 minutes after taking it my jaw felt better! But my stomach was in pain, it was pretty bad. What a great antibiotic, very strong but it works real quick. M 38 1 weeks
1X day
1/14/2020
 5  severe tooth abcess no effects as of yet and im now on day 4 i made sure to eat yogurt and bananas before taking it. the only negativity ive experienced is not being able to swallow pills so i had to remove the powder from the capsule and eat it off a spoon. it tastes terrible. otherwise its healed me wonderfully. F 7 days
300 3X day
7/14/2018
 5  Severe mouth infection from an abcess Nothing This drug is the best. I've been on it 3 days now and notice a huge improvement. F 49 7 days
7/13/2018
 5  Wisdom tooth infection Too many. Diarrhea, feeling sick, burning stomach. Take this with food! Cleared up a terrible infection within the first hour of taking it and thank god because I was in a lot of pain. The side effect profile is pretty icky but it works and the side effects are temporary. M 7 days
3X day
2/17/2018
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 5  Acne First night I got this, I put the lotion on at night before bed and then again the next morning. I started feeling nausea and my stomach feeling upset, needing the bathroom a lot but not too bad, that was at about 6pm that same day, I then put the lotion on again as prescribed before bed. I felt horrible the next morning, I put the lotion on this morning as usual and this evening I feel light headed, really nauseous, stomach is upset, feel so drained, mood swings, I'm not even going to bother putting that stuff on again, and hope this feels will go away if I do. F 29 3 days
30ML
12/4/2016
 5  Wisdom tooth pain I experienced diarrhea shortly after I started taking the capsules. The dentist told me to stop taking them for two or three days, then resume. I did this and the diarrhea didn't happen again. I experienced tightness in my throat immediately after taking the capsule. The pain in my tooth subsided then stopped. I've noticed that since taking this drug, that my defecation has become more normal. It used to be on a weekly or longer cycle, with large bowel motion. It is now on a two day cycle with smaller bowel motions. An interesting drug! M 78 7 days
300mg 4X day
7/30/2016
 5  Infection I had no side effects until after the actual prescription was over. I had mild diarrhea, but absolutely no heartburn, nausea, absolutely the best course of medicine for me. I would recommend prebiotics and probiotics, sleep, and lots and lots of water. My infection started clearing up within two days and was nothing but a memory by the end of the seven day regimen. F 36 7 days
5/25/2016
 5  Tooth pain This medicine caused severe stomach pain,drowsiness, and weird head pain.I have stopped taking it. F 10 days
150
4/3/2016
 5  tooth: infection behind root I had an ever so slight headache after day 5, tired at day end. I did not have diahrea, nausea, etc. Followed advice and took probiotic inbetween doses... over the counter variety 1/2 capsule 2x a day with 16+ ounces of water. Took Clindamycin with 20+ ounces of water 4 times a day. I followed directions and did not lay down for 15 to 20 minutes after doses. I am not on any other medications. This product worked well. I took it after my root canal revealed complicated infection; my cheek was very swollen and is now back to normal F 71 7 days
150mg 4X day
2/21/2016
 5  Severely abscessed tooth I have experienced some stomach pain when first taking medication and poor gag reflex... This medication worked wonderful for the problem I was having. I make sure to take it with lots to drink so I am sure it washes al the way to my tummy. I was amazed to go from having my face so swollen that I couldn't see out of my right eye to being able to see and eat in just 2 days! F 34 10 days
300
1/16/2016
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 5  Strep Throat with Abcess on Tonsil No side effects Made my condition get so much better within 3 doses. F 15 10 days
30 MG
12/13/2015
 5  absess tooth Very painful abdominal pain/heartburn ...makes me feel horrible just minutes after i take it ...Besides the pain it seems to have tooken care of my infection thou F 46 1 weeks
150mg
11/21/2015
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 5  Recurring gum infection The first day I was extremely tired. The second day I awoke with lower than normal energy and a slight headache that was managed with Motrin. By the end of the second day, the side effects had subsided. I did not have any gastric disturbances: I drank two large glasses of water when taking the capsule, did not lie down for at least an hour after taking it, and ate yogurt, drank kefir, and took acidophilus supplements. This antibiotic worked when others such as amoxicillin and doxycycline were ineffective. F 61 7 days
300 MG 3X day
8/23/2015
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 5  taken multiple times for surgery Heartburn if I lay down too soon after taking, headaches and some diarrhea, but kept me from infection after a modified radical neck disectomy I'm allergic to penicillin and many other antibiotics, this one seems to work and is helpful F 56 10 days
iv & pills
6/22/2015
 5  Root Canal Prep Taking this drug because I am allergic to penicillin. Burning in throat on second day. Painful to swallow food. Chewing 3 Tums helped immediately. Heartburn started on 3rd day and continues thru day 5 (today). Called my dentist who prescribed it to me. Waiting for his call back. Sweating at night. Took last daily pill just before going to bed. On 5th day, Tums not as effective but still helps. M 63 5 days
300 4X day
3/31/2015
  

CLINDAMYCIN HCL  (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE):  Clindamycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.   FDA Approval Date: 1989-09-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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