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Jim Northeast | 10:23pm on Monday, July 13th, 2009 |
Clindamycin is a safe medicine. If you have an abcess or tooth infection it can be VERY dangerous t... read more » | |
Dave Orlando, FL | 4:15pm on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 |
I just receved my prescription for Clindamycin today. It is to be used in my nebulizer. It is for a ... read more » | |
Jay va | 8:57pm on Sunday, June 7th, 2009 |
I started clindamycin about 3 days ago for staph infection. The first day was bad I had swollen face... read more » | |
Donna Las Vegas NV | 10:44pm on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 |
I have a tooth abcess and just started Clindamycin and feel horrible. Feels like I am going to die. ... read more » | |
Lori Iowa | 7:10am on Monday, May 25th, 2009 |
I was prescribed Clindamycin for a tooth abscess. First day dosage was fine, but second day I experi... read more » | |
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Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5199625-8Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Jan 02, 2007. Male patient, 86 years of age, weighting 196.2 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, odynophagia. Clindamycin dosage: 300 MG Q6H PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, FUROSEMIDE, GLYBURIDE, HYDROCORTISONE, HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE, LORATADINE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5203787-3
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, weighting 21.00 lb, was diagnosed with infection
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lethargy, malaise, pallor, pyrexia, vomiting. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5220074-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 185.0 lb, was diagnosed with folliculitis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash morbilliform. Clindamycin dosage: PO, 300 MG Q 6HR. During the same period patient was treated with METFORMIN, SIMVASTAIN, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE, VIAGRA, ASPIRIN, EYE DROPS, TIMOLOL MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5220907-5
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with dental treatment and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, pruritus, rash
, urticaria. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN, CHLORHEXIDINE, OXYCODONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5221295-0
Physician from GERMANY reported Clindamycin side effect on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with tooth disorder
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, cough, dysphonia, pruritus. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5223039-5
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Jan 17, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with erysipelas and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: myocarditis bacterial. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SOBELIN IV, SOBELIN IV. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5224682-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 222.0 lb, was diagnosed with endodontic procedure and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blister, chills, diarrhoea, exfoliative rash, pruritus. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5228404-8
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 123.5 lb, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, infusion related reaction, pruritus, rash macular. Clindamycin dosage: 600MG Q8 IV. During the same period patient was treated with ANCEF, NORCO, INOPSINE. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5229511-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Jan 17, 2007. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with acne
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arnold-chiari malformation, deafness neurosensory, deafness unilateral, haemangioma, headache , tinnitus . Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5231967-X
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Jan 25, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: tendon rupture. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN, FLUCLOXACILLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5234094-0
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Clindamycin side effect on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with pustular psoriasis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatitis
, jaundice . Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUCIDINE CAP, METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5242386-4
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 16, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with infection
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5247188-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with acne
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: deafness unilateral, tinnitus . Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5247414-8
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 43 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with localised infection and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain
, dyspepsia. Clindamycin dosage: 300MG EVERY 6 HOURS. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5247548-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Clindamycin side effect on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure, diabetic foot infection, ejection fraction decreased. Clindamycin dosage: 2.5 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ANTHRACYCLINES, LETROZOLE, EXEMESTANE. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5252035-7
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: mucosal erosion, odynophagia, pharyngoesophageal diverticulum. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5254949-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Mar 02, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with bone graft
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal distension, abdominal pain , clostridial infection, diarrhoea, pelvic pain . Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5258243-3
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Physician from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock. Clindamycin dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS INFUSION. During the same period patient was treated with FENTANYL, THIAMYLAL, ROCURONIUM, LACTATED RINGER. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5261990-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, 61 years of age, was diagnosed with cardiac murmur and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, eructation, haematemesis, stomach discomfort, vomiting. Clindamycin dosage: 600MG (2 CAPSULES OF 300MG). During the same period patient was treated with ALTACE, INSULINECTION. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5262261-9
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with periodontal operation, post procedural infection and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridium difficile toxin test positive, diarrhoea. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5265942-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with tooth abscess and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, weight decreased. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5270814-7
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 188.9 lb, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5278377-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Mar 14, 2007. Male patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with infection
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness . Clindamycin dosage: 300 MG, QID, ORAL. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5279979-4
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: gastroenteritis clostridial, no therapeutic response. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5284486-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with tooth infection and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: diarrhoea, rash
. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5200225-1
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Dec 26, 2006. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with toxoplasmosis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypersensitivity, interstitial lung disease, multi-organ failure, pyrexia, rash maculo-papular, respiratory distress. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with KALETRA, ABACAVIR SULPHATE LAMIVUDINE AND ZIDOVUDINE, SULFADIAZINE, PYRIMETHAMINE. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5288173-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with dental disorder prophylaxis, periodontal operation and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridium difficile toxin test positive, diarrhoea, disease recurrence, malaise. Clindamycin dosage: 250 MG X4 PO. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5289241-1
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.0 lb, was diagnosed with gingival infection, infection prophylaxis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridial infection, diarrhoea. Clindamycin dosage: 150 MG 3X/DAY FOR 7 DAYS PO. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5289784-0
Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY reported Clindamycin side effect on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 27 years of age, was diagnosed with tooth disorder
, back pain and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: urinary retention. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRAMADOL, MYDOCALM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5292512-6
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Physician from PHILIPPINES on Mar 29, 2007. Male patient, 82 years of age, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, arrhythmia
, foot amputation, myocardial infarction. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5294428-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Apr 09, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with tooth abscess, clostridium difficile colitis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain
, clostridium difficile colitis, constipation , diarrhoea, dysgeusia, glossodynia, headache , nervous system disorder, somnolence. Clindamycin dosage: 300MG 4 TIMES A DAY PO. During the same period patient was treated with METRONIDAZOLE. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5295340-0
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 31, 2007. Female patient, weighting 104.9 lb, was diagnosed with tooth abscess, toothache and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, pyrexia, rash
, skin exfoliation, swelling, thermal burn, white blood cell count increased. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN, LORCET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5295737-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Jan 17, 2007. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with acne
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arnold-chiari malformation, deafness unilateral, haemangioma, headache , tinnitus . Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5298880-3
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 12, 2007. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with tooth abscess and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eye swelling, feeling abnormal, oedema mouth, rash erythematous, rash papular, rash pruritic, swelling face. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BENEDRYL, KENALOG, PREDNISONE. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5311703-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on Apr 26, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: clostridium difficile toxin test positive, diarrhoea. Clindamycin dosage: 150MG TID PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5317290-3
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with acne
, hypertension and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: eye swelling, local swelling. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRIOL, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5320630-2
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Clindamycin side effect on Apr 27, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with pustular psoriasis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hepatitis
, jaundice , thrombocytopenia. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FUCIDINE CAP, METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5326317-4
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 14, 2007. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 35.00 lb, was diagnosed with streptococcal infection
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, headache , pruritus, rash maculo-papular. Clindamycin dosage: 5ML THREE TIMES DAILY PO. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIAN, CEFZIL. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5343851-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with rash
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash pruritic. Clindamycin dosage: 300 MG 6 HOURS PO. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5344229-7
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with cellulitis
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bone marrow failure, granulocytopenia, neutrophil count decreased, pancytopenia, platelet count decreased, thrombocytopenia. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5347625-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on June 04, 2007. Female patient, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with gingival infection and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose decreased, rash
, vomiting. Clindamycin dosage: 300 MG EVERY 6 HRS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5350765-X
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pallor, rash macular, rash pruritic. Clindamycin dosage: 900MG Q8H IV. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTRIAXONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5350809-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with cellulitis
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, rash . Clindamycin dosage: 900MG Q6H IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5351184-2
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 29, 2007. Female patient, 33 years of age, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pancytopenia. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACYCLOVIR, COMBIVIR, EFAVIRENZ, PYRIMETHAMINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5352993-6
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Clindamycin side effect on May 30, 2007. Female patient, 69 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, tryptase increased. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MORPHINE SULPHATE, PATENT BLUE V, VECURONIUM BROMIDE, ASPIRIN, GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, ROSUVASTATIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, TILDIEM. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5361084-X
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pneumonia
. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DICLOFENAC. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5366281-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on June 20, 2007. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with tooth disorder
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, glossodynia, tongue discolouration. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5368631-2
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2007. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: colitis. Clindamycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5369463-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Clindamycin side effect on May 10, 2007. Male patient, 23 years of age, was diagnosed with infection
and was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , nervous system disorder. Clindamycin dosage: 300MG, QID, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.Clindamycin Side Effects Report #5369468-0
Clindamycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on June 07, 2007. Female patient was treated with Clindamycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea. Clindamycin dosage: 300 MG, BID, ORAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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