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Is Taking Clindamycin Safe For Oral Medical Issues?

I was prescribed the following drug clindamycin 150mg capsules due to an oral medical issue. I have oral implants with a bridge. The screws broke off in my jaw. The attached bridge has come totally undone, leaving the open gum. The prescription has been prescribed as a preventive measure. I have no pain and no sign of invection as yet . After reading the warnings that came attached with the prescription filled at Walgreens I am extremely hesitant to take the drug due to the severe side effects. Possible death due toStevens Johnson syndrome ... I live alone so I not going to take the drug and take my chances with invection. Is that a wise choice?
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

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

Well taking Clindamycin does not always cause side effects and that too are not always life threatening, so better first of all relax..

If you will go through the side effects of any antibiotics you will always find a long list but all the side effects are not always seen in each individual who take the drug..

So my suggestion is to continue taking Clindamycin..

If you still doubt you can go for Allergic testing and once confirmed you can take safer antibiotics without fear of fatal side effects.

Hope this helps.

Regards.
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Is Taking Clindamycin Safe For Oral Medical Issues?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. Well taking Clindamycin does not always cause side effects and that too are not always life threatening, so better first of all relax.. If you will go through the side effects of any antibiotics you will always find a long list but all the side effects are not always seen in each individual who take the drug.. So my suggestion is to continue taking Clindamycin.. If you still doubt you can go for Allergic testing and once confirmed you can take safer antibiotics without fear of fatal side effects. Hope this helps. Regards.