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Skin Rash, Itching, Peeling, Swelling. Reactive To Clindamycin. Recommendations?
My husband has had a very bad reaction to clindamycin and now is covered in a red sun burn like rash that is peeling and very itchy, he has had this rash now for 6 days he discontinued the meds after two days but he keeps swelling up and the itch hives and rash wont go how can I help him and how long will it last.?
I don't know why the doctor prescribed this medication as I thought it was a one you used when all other antibiotics don't work.
I don't know why the doctor prescribed this medication as I thought it was a one you used when all other antibiotics don't work.
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
HI
Thanks for your query
your husband had severe hypersensitivity reaction to clindamycin.
you discontinued the medicine after taking 2 days.
few things about hypersensitivity reaction-
-stop offending medicine
-consult your doctor immediately.
did you consult your doctor?? if not consult him immediately . it may be life threatening.
till you consult follow -
-take antihistaminic medicines
-take plenty of water
-if difficulty in breathing . head low position with turn his head to left side.
with best regards
DR G C OJHA
Thanks for your query
your husband had severe hypersensitivity reaction to clindamycin.
you discontinued the medicine after taking 2 days.
few things about hypersensitivity reaction-
-stop offending medicine
-consult your doctor immediately.
did you consult your doctor?? if not consult him immediately . it may be life threatening.
till you consult follow -
-take antihistaminic medicines
-take plenty of water
-if difficulty in breathing . head low position with turn his head to left side.
with best regards
DR G C OJHA
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