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What Does Dark Bowel Movement While On Clindamycin HCL Indicate?
I recently had teeth pulled and was given Clindamycin HCL to be taken every six hours for seven days. I have a rash, and my last bowel movement was very dark and had a spot of bright red blood. I have a cough which I had at the time the teeth were pulled. I am concerned about the rash, I am allergic to penicillin.
Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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Dark bowel movements can be related to an hemorrhage in the upper gastrointestinal tract. If the symptoms continue I suggest to stop the medication and do an endoscopy for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Dark bowel movements can be related to an hemorrhage in the upper gastrointestinal tract. If the symptoms continue I suggest to stop the medication and do an endoscopy for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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