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Can Clindamycin Be Taken When Allergic To Sulfonamides, Zithromax, Penicillin, Lisinopril And Barbituates?
Question: I have been prescribed Clindamycin 150 mg x 4 after having a tooth pulled and bonegraft to prepare for implant. I am allergic to Sulfa, Zithromax, Penicillin, Lisinopril, Fioreset, and barbituates. Reactions are anafylaxis, swollen tongue and throat and hives. Can I i take the Clindamycin ?
Brief Answer:
Exercise caution.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Clindamycin does not belong to the group of medicines you are known to be allergic to you. However since you are allergic to several medicines , it would be better to exercise caution when you take the first dose. Alert your doctor and be at a facility which can treat you if you develop an allergy.
Do get back to me if you have further questions.
Exercise caution.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Clindamycin does not belong to the group of medicines you are known to be allergic to you. However since you are allergic to several medicines , it would be better to exercise caution when you take the first dose. Alert your doctor and be at a facility which can treat you if you develop an allergy.
Do get back to me if you have further questions.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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