What Causes Severe Dizziness While On Clindamycin?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2016

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Question : i've been taking clindamycin 300mg for 2 days 4 times a day along with ibuprofen 600mg 3times a day as needed for pain. starting about 30 mins after my first dose of clindamycin this morning i've been getting very dizzy on and off all day, sould i be worried about this?

Answered by Dr. Shuba hariprasad (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Common side effect of clindamycin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.

Dizziness is a common side effect of clindamycin.

I recommend that you inform your doctor & see if he could prescribe a different dose or drug.
In the meantime, stay well hydrated, avoid driving and physical exertion.

Hope this helps.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad

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