What Causes Heart Burn And Tightness In Esophagus After Having Clindamycin?

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

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Question : I had my wisdom teeth pulled on the 2nd of February and the dr gave me a prescription for clindamycin 150 mg. The next day I had the worst heartburn I ever experienced I tight my esophagus was burning up. I took many things and got relief until Saturday, when it happened again really painful, I decided to quit that drug because I read it was a side effect to have heartburn, my problem is it's still there but not as severe, what can I take to make it go away? I already take nexium.

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
continue with the medicines.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you are having gastritis. You should continue with Nexium. I would advise for adding Domperidone 30mg and a probiotic along with Nexium.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.

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