What should I avoid while taking clindamycin?
Avoid spicy or rich foods that may irritate your stomach. Taking a probiotic, which may help to replenish beneficial bacteria in your gut, may also minimize side effects. If you experience frequent, watery diarrhea while taking clindamycin, contact your healthcare provider before taking another dose.
Can you take Tylenol while taking clindamycin?
No interactions were found between clindamycin and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can gabapentin and clindamycin be taken together?
No interactions were found between gabapentin and Triple Antibiotic. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Can I take clindamycin and ibuprofen at the same time?
No interactions were found between clindamycin and ibuprofen. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Why can’t you lie down for 10 minutes after taking clindamycin?
You should avoid lying down after taking the antibiotic clindamycin because it may prolong the time it takes for the medication to move through your esophagus into your stomach, potentially irritating your esophagus.
What is clindamycin used for STD?
Clindamycin may be helpful in treating Chlamydia infections, but there are more popular antibiotics for this condition. The mainstay of therapy for chlamydia includes appropriate antibiotic treatment such as tetracyclines, azithromycin or erythromycin.
Is clindamycin in the penicillin family?
No, clindamycin is not a penicillin antibiotic. Instead, it belongs to a class of medications known as lincomycin antibiotics, or lincosamides.
Can you take clindamycin and cyclobenzaprine?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between clindamycin and Flexeril. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
Can you smoke cigarettes while taking clindamycin?
Do not smoke while using clindamycin topical foam, or immediately after applying it. The contents of the foam canister are flammable. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor.
Can you take pain meds with antibiotics?
Paracetamol is one of the safest painkillers and rarely causes side effects. It’s safe to use paracetamol at the same time as taking most antibiotics. Taking antibiotics at the same time as paracetamol shouldn’t cause any problems.