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Am I More At Risk Of Intestine Issues When I Have Been Prescribed Clindamycin For Bacterial Infection For An Oral Surgery?
Question: I have been prescribed clindamycin by my dentist as preventative for bacterial infection for an oral surgery. I was diagnosed and treated for hepatitis C (harvoni) two years ago. Am I at more of a risk for intestinal issues?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
With your prior treated hepatitis at this time you are not at increased risk for gastrointestinal side effects of this antibiotic treatment.
There should be no issues with you taking this antibiotic for the purpose prescribed by your physician.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
With your prior treated hepatitis at this time you are not at increased risk for gastrointestinal side effects of this antibiotic treatment.
There should be no issues with you taking this antibiotic for the purpose prescribed by your physician.
Thank you again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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