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What Causes Hives All Over The Boday After Taking Clindamycin Hcl Capsules?
my son got a boil lanced 2 days ago and the doctor prescribed clindamycin hcl 150 mg capsules,yesterday his eye lids were puffy but today his whole body is covered by hives.he has skin allergies and slight asthma. could this be a bad reaction to the medication?
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As your son was prescribed Clindamycin for boil, he has developed allergic reaction to this medicine.
Most common side effects of this drug is sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching affecting the whole body.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As your son was prescribed Clindamycin for boil, he has developed allergic reaction to this medicine.
Most common side effects of this drug is sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching affecting the whole body.
Thank you.
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