User Reviews for clindamycin HCl oral

For tooth infection: Severe head ache, sore throat, sore eyeballs , sore sinuses, extreme dry mouth, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss. Cure seems a lot worse then the tooth infection.

Was given this as a preventative for a cat bite. I was only able to stomach it for a few days. My cat bite never got infected. Now a few weeks later I have Severe C Diff from this antibiotic. Now I have to take another antibiotic for 8 weeks. DO NOT TAKE this unless you are dying. Ask for something else .Bloody diarrhea and nausea is what your risking if you take this.

I used this medication due to a serious oral infection. Of course there are risks so jumping to an antibiotic the second i had a 1 second ache was not what happened Anyway 7 days, 4 x a day and the infection went away. If you read the bottle it says take woth a full glass of water and do not lay down. One pill i thought it will be fine...ill go to bed, im sick and tired... my esophagus burned and i wanted to cry. . I never did that again. So use it when required. If your questioning if the side effects are worse then your infections you probay did not need it and ran to the doctor demanding antibioric or did not read the label Take some responsibilty for yourselves and your health. It is not the antibioitc. Your the issueRead More Read Less

Been prescribed this for a tooth infection. 300MG for four times a day for 10 days. Didn't finish this antibiotic because I broke out in a rash all over my body. I'm now waiting to see if the rash clears up. If not, I'll be going to the ER for an opinion. I will never take this drug again.

After a 5-day course, this medication cleared the sinus infection but caused dizzy spells, diarrhea and a vaginal infection. Reading the small print, it could have been so much worse. Beware!

I am 55 and have never had an antibiotic make me sleepy. It caused severe upper and lower abdominal pain.

For the last 9 years I've been on Clindamycin and will likely be taking it forever. During my service in Army aviation I took a big hit. Broke every bone from my left hand side of my body, from pelvis smashed into 12 pieces, to my ankle, cut the achilles tendon as well. (Never broke a bone prior to this) Surgeons rebuilt me as if I was Humpty Dumpty. I saw so many around me catching all sorts of infections, I dodged being infected, but years later I was diagnosed with a low grade infection in the area of my total hip replacement. So I've been on 300mg of Clindamycin 3x day. I've never had any side effects from Clindamycin, with the exception of one; heat. I perceive that I'm overheating, that I can live with. Read More Read Less

I took the medicine for a dental absess. While taking it I experienced all the side effects from it. It was bad because I had to take it for seven days until the pills were gone. Had the most violent cramps all over my body then a fever. Plus nausea. I'm glad it's over and I'm doing fine now.

Gave me esophageal injury. Caused Inability to swallow extreme pain in esophagus. Admitted to hospital. Beware of this medication it can cause caustic burn in esophagus and ulcer

I've taken clindamycin for many things over the years, from an abscessed tooth to sinus infections. It sometimes make me a little dizzy and nauseous, and more tired than usual. But I take it with a meal and I'm ok. I've never had any really bad side effects and it always works for me. I'm allergic to penicillin and have had bad reactions to sulpha antibiotics.

My dentist prescribed this med after I had an inflammatory response to a retreatment of a root canal. I was in a lot of pain and my face started swelling. Clindamycin helped with that issue however I now have CDiff (which is significantly worse and hard to get rid of)as a result of taking this- I wish my dentist gave me amoxicillin- My doctor was not happy- Clindamycin should only be used as a last resort- read on the site, Clindamycin is the number antibiotic that causes CDiff. Ps, I am young and healthy so it can happen to anyone. Be cautious if you take this and make sure you take a ton of probiotics and fermented foods. Read More Read Less

Was prescribed Clindamycin to prevent infection after tooth abscess resulting in having a root canal. However within a half hour of taking first few doses I got sick and threw up several conservative times even though I took it with food. So stopped taking after reporting to Dentist. Luckily I recovered just fine, as he didn’t know what else to give me since I’m allergic to sulfa drugs.

First and foremost, this was my first time ever taking Clindamycin. I was on a round of augmentin from 12/19 til 12/29 for a double ear infection and my left ear healed but my right ear did not. Went back to the Dr and was prescribed a 10 day round of Clindamycin - take 4 times a day. I set alarms for myself every 6 hours and I do wake up around 4 or 5 am to take my first dose of the day. I've learned a trick with taking this to avoid the heartburn and side effects. Eat something small, drink 8 ounces of water, take the pill, then eat another small portion and drink another 8 ounces of water! I have YET to have any side effects since doing this. No diarrhea, no upset tummy! Within 48 hours of being on the medication I could tell a difference. 10/10 would recommend. Remember, everyone does different with antibiotics. Don't let 1 horrible review scare you! Read More Read Less

I was given this for the 1st time 2017. I had cellulitis 3 times within a yr. I still have it & it layers up now and again due to eczema. I am not good about taking all my meds. So when it gets bad I take again. I had diarrhea so I took Imodium and I got yeast infection under my arms, boobs,in belly button and vagina yeah that's fun dermatologist gave me cream to clear all that up.

Anyone who decided to complain about this drug for it's side effects doesn't have actual infections in their teeth. I have been fighting infections for year's and this drug is the only one that deals with it within a couple days. The side effects CAN be (but usually aren't) very bad. If you have a tooth infections I highly recommend. Cause I know for me mine just about made me unalive myself.

Horrible.. didnt treat my issues and gave me c.diff 2 weeks later.. horrible nightmare, dont understand how this is approved by FDA . Have read a lot of people get c. Diff from clindamycin...

I started taking this medication 300mg 3 times a day for 10 days due to an infection in one of my upper molars. I've just finished day 3 and I have so much stomach discomfort, nauseous, diarrhea/lose stools, the worst reflux of my life and I've been dealing with reflux my whole life, wide spread muscle soreness, fatigue, body aches, head ache, metal taste in my mouth all day, shortness of breath, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, you name it I got it. This is by far the worst medicine I've ever taken in my whole life and Im allergic to a lot of them. It did make the pain go away but now I have widespread pain all over my whole body. I'd rather rip this damn tooth out myself than deal with the disgusting side effects this poison presents. I cannot believe that anyone can take this toxic death poison. If I could give it 0 stars I would but since it helped get rid of the pain temporarily I'll give it 1 star. I hate big pharma and the poison they peddle. Please do not take this drug if you don't have to.Read More Read Less

Tooth abscess, left lower jaw, swelling left jaw and up side of face. Within three days, pain was diminshed. Side effects, some fatigue, headache, diarrhea which continued 4 to 5 days after medication was finished. Positive side effect--I have been plagued with loose smelly stools for years, as much as five times a day. Now I am having normal formed stools. Hope this continues....

I am taking 300mg 3 times a day and a probiotic twice a day. These have to be taken 3 hours apart atleast otherwise they cancel eachother out. I am on day 4 of 7. I am so sick i can’t do anything but lay down. I’m very nauseous. My dr said its a hard drug to be on but i’m trying to just push through it. I had cellulitis on my chin.

Severe infection resulting in 3 root canals. Currently taking 300mg of clindamycin every 6 hours. Some nausea and diarrhea with use. I am on day 3 of 10. I am also taking hydrocodone 5/325 every 6 hours for pain. Increased dizziness and sleepiness with use. I am allergic to meds in penicillin family, so clindamycin is the go to. I was also given a iv bag of the antibiotic vancomycin before dental surgery.