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Can Taking Clindamycin Lead To Diarrhea?
Hello i have went the ER doctor and she told me that i had quite a few blood cells in my discharge which could mean a std or not what else could this mean if its not a std? Also, she prescribed clindamycin and I now have water diarrhea. What has caused this?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Hello,
Yes, if you are taking an antibiotic, the medication will cause a mild change in your population of intestinal bacteria that may cause occasional loose stools or mild diarrhea for a few days.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Take over the counter option like Imodium drug
-Take probiotic supplements
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
Yes, if you are taking an antibiotic, the medication will cause a mild change in your population of intestinal bacteria that may cause occasional loose stools or mild diarrhea for a few days.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Take over the counter option like Imodium drug
-Take probiotic supplements
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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