Clindamycin Stomach and Gas and Waste Problems

[GAFFA]

I've been on the Clinamycin for nearly 2 weeks for an MRSA infection following surgery. So far I have had some stomach discomfort which is getting better as my body adjusts to the drug, I have started taking a pro biotic to try and help firm up my poo's a bit, they are soft, but not diorea like.
I will be taking them 3x a day for the next 3 months, so hopefully everything will settle in time.

[faswords]

Phil wrote:

Severe tinnitus after taking Cleocin for a tooth infection- this drug is ototoxic - avoid unless you're willing to risk your hearing and peace of mind

Has your tinnitus gone away yet?

[faswords]

has your tinnitus gone away yet?

[Bekki]

I just started Clindamycin yesterday and I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I want to finish this 14 day dosage to heal the cellulitis in my arm. I had breast cancer and all of my lymph nodes are gone under my arm. If a mosquito bites me, I get an infection. It is nuts but a fact of life for me now. I read the package insert and take my pills exactly on time. I eat something and drink plenty of water with each pill and don't lay down for 30 minutes after I take my pill. I have added peppermint tea or gum to calm my stomach. I am taking Prilosec for a 24 hour antacid and a probiotic. Everyone is right that the antibiotic needs to be finished if at all possible. Good luck and I hope you feel better as I hope I do since the last antibiotic, Avelox, I took before Clindamycin did not knock out my infection this time around.

[Sandra]

I took Clindamycin last year for MRSA. It saved my life and I am grateful. My culture showed this drug was the one to work to fight MRSA. I had an abrasion and went to the doctor. It's a bit painful and the protocal is Clindamycin. There is a chance of MRSA again and time is of the essence. I'm taking 1800 mg a day. 12 pills a day. I'm having abdominal pain and nasua. I'm taking a probotic to help get my good bacteria back. Motion sickness pills for the nasua. I plan on taking every pill because MRSA is a night mare and Clindamycin saved me last time. I would rather have the side effects than MRSA growing in me. Antibotics should be used all the way through otherwise MRSa will be knocking at your door.

[Jen]

I had reoccuring abscesses on my right tonsils for about 3 months starting a year ago. Within these 3 months I was perscribed on 3 seperate occasions a double dosage of 300 mg 4 times a day of clindamycin for a span of 14 days, along with many other antibiotics. I went through 2 bottles of acidophilus, and ate probiotic yogurt ALL the time. now, a year later, I still have constant diahrrea as well as stomach pains almost everyday, sometimes multiple times a day.

[sienna]

I am taking it for an infected tooth and have found that the heartburn is much less for me if I drink a LOT of water after taking.

[Sandra]

Jen wrote:

I had reoccuring abscesses on my right tonsils for about 3 months starting a year ago. Within these 3 months I was perscribed on 3 seperate occasions a double dosage of 300 mg 4 times a day of clindamycin for a span of 14 days, along with many other antibiotics. I went through 2 bottles of acidophilus, and ate probiotic yogurt ALL the time. now, a year later, I still have constant diahrrea as well as stomach pains almost everyday, sometimes multiple times a day.

I'm sorry to hear that sounds terrible. I have used Psylliam husk for fiber. I know i spelled it wrong. It could help give you bulk. Constant diahrrea could mean c diff. you should see your doctor. C diff is nothing to mess around with. look it up pleae. I'm not a medical person but just sharing my personal experince :)

[jenn]

hi ive been taking clindamycin 300mg for about 3days and i started getting heartburn and diarhea also slight fever really bad i had a bad infection on my left finger just be really carefull and drink alot of water with this medication.

[Erica from Los Angeles]

I too was prescribed Clindamycin 150g and take four a day. I've been on it for four days and am getting very worried. I get horrible gas bursts in my stomach, even at night, and I've had diarhia since. Does anyone know what is in this drug? And, what has to be done to wash it out afterwards. It has to be toxic. Any info appreciated.

[Dustin]

I am a 19/m on accutane, dapsone, prednisone and clindamycin. Ive been on the other meds for over 4 months, and I didn't start having really loose stools until I was put on this, 4 days ago. Now I'm having heartburn and also understand why I haven't been able to sleep for longer than 2 hours for the past several nights. I just dismissed the sleeping to work issues, but now that I know it's caused a lot of others sleeping problems, Im going to stop it. I know my doctor and many others say it is necessary to take it, the possibility of screwing up my bowels for a long time, does not appeal to me at all. I was on 300mg at 3x a day.