Have you ever taken Clindamycin for an antibiotic

[Lynn CC]

That's what my son was perscribed after his wisdom teeth this morning. I've never heard of it, but I don't like the warning label on it!

 

[Poohbear123]

Yes, I take it and its ONLY for Mouth Problems, it won't cure any other infection. I take 4 before I go to the Dentist due to my Mitro-valve problem.

 

[MScott1851]

Me and my brother have both taken it due to penicillin allergies when we got our wisdom teeth removed.

The side effects are common to all antibiotics, not just Clindamyacin. Abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, these can (AND DO) happen with just about every antibiotic out there...You can minimize the side effects by not taking it on an empty stomach and drinking lots of fluids with it.

It is also a very common topical cream for acne and also frequently used as a cream for bacterial vaginosis.

 

[caitycaity]

just get some acidophilus. that really helps me when i am on antibiotics.

 

[Lynn CC]

Thanks, I feel better knowing other people have taken it. He's allergic to penicillin too
The warning says can cause rare fatal intestinal problems, I just got scared.
My FIL said the same thing about the acidophilus, do you get that at the health food store?