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Will Clindamycin Cause Rust Color Stools?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Question: I am taking clindamycin. I am having normal stools but the color has changed. It is like a rust color . could this be from the clindamycin
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Stool colour change may be due to other reasons. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Stool colour change may be due to other reasons like related to your diet. Stool colour change shouldn't be the cause of concern. Main problem associated with this drug is diarrhea.It is associated with bacteria Clostridium difficile.In these cases stool culture and examination is done and it should be treated vigorously.It is found only in 1% of the cases.Other side effects of this drug are nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain etc. These side effects develop during treatment or some days after the therapy.So,if you develop these symptoms you should consult your doctor. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Will Clindamycin Cause Rust Color Stools?

Brief Answer: Stool colour change may be due to other reasons. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Stool colour change may be due to other reasons like related to your diet. Stool colour change shouldn't be the cause of concern. Main problem associated with this drug is diarrhea.It is associated with bacteria Clostridium difficile.In these cases stool culture and examination is done and it should be treated vigorously.It is found only in 1% of the cases.Other side effects of this drug are nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain etc. These side effects develop during treatment or some days after the therapy.So,if you develop these symptoms you should consult your doctor. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX