CLINDAMYCIN HCL Reviews (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 1.9 (321 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CLINDAMYCIN HCL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CLINDAMYCIN HCL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Tooth Infection | I was able to take this medicine for 3 days with no side effects,however, the fourth day it made up for the others I had stomach pain, vomiting, nausea and loose stools I had to stop treatment. | F | 39 | 3 days 150 MG 2X day | 12/10/2015 | 1 | cellulitis | I have been taking for 9 days I am so weak I cannot hardly go,this was not a side effect I found listed,didn't no what was wrong | I would not reccomend it, the cellulitis doesn't seem any better at all | F | 56 | 10 days 300 mg 3 x | 12/9/2015 | 4 | Sinus infection | Allergic to most antibiotics. Had to take bendryl 2x a day to counteract side effects so I could complete the course. Sinus infection Cleared up in 14 days. | However, weeks after taking, I now have diarrhea almost all the time. As well as other stomach disorders. Eat yogurt and take probiotics to control. Its now been 4 months with no sign of clearing up. Making appt with a gastro dr. | F | 55 | 10 days 300mg 2x a | 11/28/2015 | 4 | Sinus infection | Allergic to most antibiotics. Had to take bendryl 2x a day to counteract side effects so I could complete the course. Sinus infection Cleared up in 14 days. | However, weeks after taking, I now have diarrhea almost all the time. As well as other stomach disorders. Eat yogurt and take probiotics to control. Its now been 4 months with no sign of clearing up. Making appt with a gastro dr. | F | 55 | 10 days 300mg 2x a | 11/28/2015 | 1 | swelling from Root Canal | After day 3 pill feels as if it is stuck in my throat and in my chest when I swallow....I thought it had gone down wrong but after reading the complains I know it's the medication....I don't think I will finish dosage. | F | 57 | 3 days 300mg | 11/22/2015 | 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 | 2 | Abscessed tooth | I've had pneumonia in the past. It felt exactly like being on this drug feels. Part of that feeling is probably due to the infection itself. No specific side effects other than feeling like walking death. | Clindamycin took care of the infection in a similar way that chemo fights cancer. You pay the price either way. I hope I never have to take it again but I would if I had no other choice. | M | 62 | 7 days 300mg 4X day | 11/6/2015 | 1 | Tooth extraction & infection | Diarrhea, stomach cramps/pain, fever, nausea. | Symptoms/side effects did not occur until two weeks after taking this medication. At first, I developed a fever, aches, and chills. My fever reached 103.6 and was began to experience awful stomach pains and watery diarrhea. I went to the emergency room. An IV drip was needed for dehydration as well as strong doses of Tylenol and Motrin. It took 10 hours for fever to come down. ASK QUESTIONS WHEN TAKING THIS MEDICATION!!! I was only told to eat yogurt or take a chewable probiotic to prevent a yeast infection. I was never warned about the horrible stomach/digestive issues. After the hospital, I immediately went to my GP who put me on Flagyl because I tested positive for C-Diff. | F | 30 | 7 days 4X day | 11/6/2015 | 1 | teeth pulled | Sore throat, throat swell, joint pain, swollen glands | F | 30 | 15 days 150 2X day | 10/25/2015 | 4 | Root Canal Infection | Had complications with a root canal. This antibiotics is very hard on the intestines, but I took it with Flagyl which counters that symptom. Still, it causes significant diarrhea, bloating and general malaise. At 150mg it did nothing, but 450mg did the job. | This is a tough antibiotic to take, but it did rid me of a low grade fever and knocked out a deep infection from a poorly executed root canal (3 months earlier). No headaches, but I had a weird sense of being out of myself! But I did work and functioned, though spent more time in front of the TV than usual. I'll update after a week or so after stopping (yesterday). | F | 3 weeks 450 3X day | 10/23/2015 | 1 | Acute Sinus Infection | On Day 3, the diarrhea started . Not too bad, but 3-5 times/day. I finished the druga week ago and still having mild, watery to creamy bowel moments. However, the worse was an itch rash from hell the day I ended the treatment. Neck to feet. My back was so rashy that it look like it had been sunburned. I eventually had to go get a steroid shot to control the itching. | The rash started to slowly fad after a week (on a steroid though). I'm concerned about the diarrhea and hope it's not c-diff. It's not any worse so I'm just going to keep an eye on it. Doc wanted me to take Flagyl but I just don't think I can handle another bottle of poison right now. I'll get tested for c-diff before I take something to cure it. Most people clear mild cases of c-diff on their own anyway. Bottom line: Take some else besides Clindamycin. It has too many risks. | M | 38 | 9 days 300mg 3X day | 10/12/2015 | 4 | Tooth Infection | WARNING: Don't poot without being seated on a toilet while using this drug. | Worked for me. Diarrhea and some nausea. | M | 28 | 10 days 300mg 3X day | 10/5/2015 | 2 | Root Canal | Heartburn,swelling and soreness of the vagina and butt. Very heavy vaginal discharge. Blurred vision and heavy gas. | I took this medicine for 10 days following my root canal and I have had the worse experience ever. Soreness and tender vagina and butt. When to the ER for swelling of both and was told it was a side effect of the medicine. I hope to NEVER take this medicine again! | F | 32 | 10 days 150 mg | 10/5/2015 | 4 | 6 week sinus infection | Mild on/off nausea for an hour after taking but that all went away on day 4. On day 3, the watery diarrhea kicked in and lasted for the duration. It was mild. Usually a couple times morning and couple times at night. No heartburn and a couple times I went straight to bed. My stomach has always been tough though. On Day 3/4, my sporadic low grade fever I'd been having for 6 weeks was gone. I think I'm cured. Fingers crossed. | I took this drug after Amoxicillian failed to work. During my course of Clindamycin, I took Jarrows saccharomyces boulardii (two mornng and one night), a good probiotic between antibiotic doses, and lots of yogurt. This antibiotic can cause C-Diff only if you have the C-Diff bacteria in your colon. I took the saccharomyces boulardii in case I had it. | M | 42 | 10 days 300mg 3X day | 10/3/2015 | 1 | tooth extraction and bone graft | severe acid reflex and throwing up | this med is awful and very potent...it should be a law to inform a patient of the terrible side effects before it is prescribed!!!! i will never take it again! | F | 59 | 10 days 300mg 1X day | 10/3/2015 | 3 | Skin infection around my nail | The first day I felt really lethargic more than Normal. I did not take any probiotics with this medicine. My stools were much looser. I was prescribed this because I'm allergic to bactrim. At times I noticed my stomach was more sensitive. | I'm thankful the medicine helped my infection and puss. However, based on reading these reviews I do not want to take this medicine again. | F | 33 | 1 weeks 30MG x3 | 9/26/2015 | 3 | Abcessed teeth | Worst heartburn I have ever had, chest & back pain, urgent stools, headaches especially behind the eyes, stomach cramps and BURNING, BURNING, BURING in the esophagus and gut. Also some leg weakness and blurry vision. | I was supposed to take 4 a day 6 hours apart. The pharmacist ( not the dentist) warned me that it would be "hard on the digestive system". He told me to take Ultra Florajen a probiotic at least 2 a day spaced as evenly as I could BETWEEN the Clinda doses. Also to eat/ drink yogurt or Keifir. I am allergic to penicillin and I had 2 accessed teeth and they thought 3 more were infected so I needed a strong anti biotic. I got so sick I could not keep even water down and the whole chest felt like it was on fire. I was unable to take the pills as scheduled, so instead of 10 days, I am currently on my 14 day. I reduced to 2 pills a day, 3 when I could brave it. Still have 2 left. I am going to try and take one tonight and the last tomorrow. I saw were someone here recommended eating an apple without the skin. I had some applesauce handy. I ate that and it seems to be helping a little. DO NOT lie down for at least 1 hour after taking the Clinda! This esophageal burning is the worst. However, I must say the terrible tooth pain is gone. My big worry from reading everything on this site is that I am due to fly to the Smoky Mountains 1 week from today. I do not wlant my already paid for and uncancellable holidays ruined from bouts of explosive diarrhea or severe cramping coming more than a week after taking this medicine as some here have documented. The altitude alone could cause problems. I don't need to add bathroom proximity to the mix! | F | 66 | 15 days 300MG 4X day | 9/22/2015 | 1 | Infection in tooth | I had a horrible taste in my mouth. | I will not be finishing this prescription - I have only taken it 2 days and have had a horrible metallic taste in my mouth. I called dentist and ask for a different antibiotic. | F | 40 | 7 days 150mg 2X day | 9/22/2015 | 2 | Tooth abscess | Awful diarrhea and now a full upper body rash | Will never take this med again. | M | 40 | 4 days 60 | 9/18/2015 | 1 | abscessed tooth | Extreme dizziness, fatigue, foggy thinking, and nausea | I took it for one day and couldn't stand it any longer. The dizziness, fatigue, foggy thinking, and nausea were extreme. I then remembered the same thing happened when I had an abscessed tooth years ago and was prescribed this. I'm going to put it on my records as a drug I cannot take. | F | 50 | 1 days 150 mg 3X day | 9/18/2015 |