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What Cause Severe Itchiness After Using Clindamycin And Benzoyl Peroxide?

Hi there, I was prescribed lymecycline 408mg and a Duac lotion (contains clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) last Thursday to treat my acne problem. However, I noticed that my right eyelid started to become swollen and itchy after 4 days taking the medicines. Is this dangerous and should I see a doctor? Thank you.
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of swollen and itchy eyelid after using oral and topical antibiotics, there is a possibility that you have got an allergic reaction to any of the antibiotics that you are using..

You should immediately stop taking as well as applying the medication and start taking anti allergics like Levocetrizine..
Do cool compresses over the eyelids.

You can be advised an allergic test to rule out the exact medication that is causing allergic reaction so that it can be avoided..

The physician will change the antibiotics and advise different composition so that you do not get an allergic reaction.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Cause Severe Itchiness After Using Clindamycin And Benzoyl Peroxide?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of swollen and itchy eyelid after using oral and topical antibiotics, there is a possibility that you have got an allergic reaction to any of the antibiotics that you are using.. You should immediately stop taking as well as applying the medication and start taking anti allergics like Levocetrizine.. Do cool compresses over the eyelids. You can be advised an allergic test to rule out the exact medication that is causing allergic reaction so that it can be avoided.. The physician will change the antibiotics and advise different composition so that you do not get an allergic reaction. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.