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allaries — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:11:14 GMT

anyone here used this antibiotic? I am scared to try after reading reviews but must if

results of tests are positive.

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gazelle77 — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:14:05 GMT

in what situation would they choose this particular antibiotic?

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PhatCat — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:38:10 GMT

Used it for BV, the only thing that worked.

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curlywhitedog — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:34:05 GMT

For people like me who are allergic to penicillin, Clindamyacin is used in it's place. I have no problems with it, I tolerate it just fine.

Maria

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allaries — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:36:39 GMT

I have a moderate staph infection from a cut on my leg. I am diabetic so things take a

while to heal. Thanks for positive responses. The reviews on WebMD scared me to death.

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author — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:40:39 GMT

I have bad reactions to many medications, and am very allergic to penicillin, and have taken Clindamyacin with no problems for tooth abscesses. However, it did not clear up a cat bite wound on my leg, and I had to resort to a penicillin derivative that worked and I powered through the course with some allergic reaction but a healed wound.

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ahoymate — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:40:40 GMT

Do you trust your MD who prescribed it? That's the ?. All medications have +&- effects. As with everything in life. Good & bad.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:43:26 GMT

I had stomach issues that lasted for two weeks when I took it for my mouth, and I only took it for 4 days

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straykatz — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:51:27 GMT

I've never taken it orally....I've used clyndamicin gel when my rosecea gets out of control.

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MartieHugs — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:58:47 GMT

It's the only antibiotic I can take with consistently good results. I'm diabetic, too, and the only "problem" I've had is mild tummy upset. However, it's totally manageable. Better to get the wound under control before it gets away from you. Good luck!!

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adelle38 — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:11:05 GMT

On 9/26/2014 allaries said:
I have a moderate staph infection from a cut on my leg. I am diabetic so things take a

while to heal. Thanks for positive responses. The reviews on WebMD scared me to death.

Since staph infections can go bad really quickly, have a talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific concerns. It sounds like you will definitely need an antibiotic of some kind. I understand your fears because I have so many problems with all antibiotics except for penicillin.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:32:39 GMT

Excellent choice for tooth infections. Do not lie down for a while after taking it, causes terrible indigestion. Also can cause diarrhea, beware.

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KippyK3 — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:44:12 GMT

On 9/26/2014 Shelbelle said:
Excellent choice for tooth infections. Do not lie down for a while after taking it, causes terrible indigestion. Also can cause diarrhea, beware.

ITA. I would also recommend that you ask/talk to your doc about adding a probiotic to your treatment. Best wishes.

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worldglobetrotter — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:31:23 GMT

I had a bone infection and this was the only medication that worked for me. Cleared it right up. I'm a diabetic, too, and can relate to the slow healing process. It also cleared my skin right up. Bonus.

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kismet — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 06:07:39 GMT

I was given this when I had two knee replacements. Then I got a urinary infection right after one of the surgeries. I was put on this a week after my surgery and I had no side effects. I have it here all the time just in case I need it.

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adelle38 — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 06:22:51 GMT

On 9/26/2014 kismet said:
I was given this when I had two knee replacements. Then I got a urinary infection right after one of the surgeries. I was put on this a week after my surgery and I had no side effects. I have it here all the time just in case I need it.

It's very dangerous to have antibiotics on hand ""just in case"". Did your doctor say it was ok because Clyndamycin is one most likely to have serious side effects?

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kismet — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 08:59:44 GMT

Yes, my doctor gave them to me. With knee replacements I have to take an antibiotic before a dental appointment and anything that requires medical care like if I cut myself and had to go to the ER. I had to take 2 before my colonoscopy last year. If I didn't take them I could get an infection that would go to my knees. My mom had knee replacements and got an infection that went to her knees and she was in the hospital for awhile.

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Pook — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 11:21:04 GMT

Just take acidopholous with it or eat yogurt and no problems. I take it since I am allergic to penicillin.

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puglet1 — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 12:02:41 GMT

Allaries, you may have seen the recent thread on C. diff. Unfortunately, clindamycin (Cleocin) is highly implicated in C. diff. infection. That's not to say you would get it if you took it, it's just that much more likely to occur than with other antibiotics.

There are almost always alternatives to these higher-risk drugs. Clindamycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is a reason it presents a higher risk. Please ask your doctor and pharmacist if there is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic (less risky alternative) that can be prescribed for your situation.

If your problem is dental-related, I know there are alternatives. In fact, when I needed an antibiotic for a tooth infection, knowing my antibiotic history, the dentist made a "pack" of the antibiotic to place directly around my tooth and gum area. She crushed the capsule in order to make the pack. By doing this, the antibiotic treated the infection locally instead of the antibiotic being taken orally and absorbed in the gut.

Of course, make sure you take a good probiotic and that you don't take it at the same time as your antibiotic.

There is a "pecking order" of antibiotics more likely to cause C. diff. infection. I googled it below, but you can do your own research (Cephalosporins, for example, are a class of drugs and you can google "cephalosporins" to see which drugs are listed in that class).

Also, in general, to everyone, the more occasions in which you take an antibiotic, even over time, the greater the risk for a C. diff. infection.

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Which Antibiotics Cause C. difficile Colitis?

Although the antibiotic clindamycin (Cleocin) has been widely recognized as causing C. difficile colitis, many commonly prescribed antibiotics also cause colitis. Examples of antibiotics that frequently cause C. difficile colitis include:

ampicillin,
amoxicillin, and
cephalosporins (such ascephalexin [Keflex]).

Antibiotics that occasionally cause C. difficile colitisinclude:

penicillin,
erythromycin,
trimethoprim (Primsol), and
quinolones such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro).

Antibiotics that rarely if ever cause C. difficile colitis include:

tetracycline,
metronidazole (Flagyl),
vancomycin (Vancocin), and
aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin [Garamycin]).

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adelle38 — Sat, 27 Sep 2014 14:32:00 GMT

On 9/27/2014 kismet said:
Yes, my doctor gave them to me. With knee replacements I have to take an antibiotic before a dental appointment and anything that requires medical care like if I cut myself and had to go to the ER. I had to take 2 before my colonoscopy last year. If I didn't take them I could get an infection that would go to my knees. My mom had knee replacements and got an infection that went to her knees and she was in the hospital for awhile.

I never knew that. Is this for all people with knee replacements and how long do you have to continue this process?