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Took Clindamycin After Dry Socket From Tooth Extraction. Feeling Sick, Diarrhea, Nausea And Headache. Suggest?

Posted on Sat, 7 Sep 2013

Question: I took Clindamycin XXXXXXX for 7 days after I got a dry socket from a tooth extraction. It has made me so sick; diarrhea, nausea, headache. I stopped it 2 days ago, as per my dentist, but am still experiencing the same symptoms. How long can I expect to feel this way?????

Answered by Dr. Jay Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
you are having Pseudomembranous colitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am dr XXXXXXX and I will try my level best to address your concerns.

Pseudomembranous colitis, a cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), is an inflammation of the colon.

The use of broad-spectrum antibiotic like clindamycin causes it.

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ADVICE:
You need to visit near by probiotic drink containing Lactobacillus casei,L. bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus which is reported to be working for in some cases.

Thanks for the query. Please feel free to contact me in case of further concern.

Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar