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Does Clindamycin Cause Skin Rashes?
I recently finished a prescription for clindamycin 300 mg every 6 hrs for 10 days... I took last one on 2/26 then on 3/5 I developed a rash that has gotten much worse. I went to dermatologist and he feels it is a reaction to the meds.... is this a common reaction to this medication? I have never taken it before. Thanks Gerry Melko
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
Hello,
Yes, clindamycin can cause an allergic reaction. Some advice that I can give to you are:
-take oral antihistamines daily
-use calamine lotion for local relief
-if you don't get better take prescribed corticosteroids
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Yes, clindamycin can cause an allergic reaction. Some advice that I can give to you are:
-take oral antihistamines daily
-use calamine lotion for local relief
-if you don't get better take prescribed corticosteroids
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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