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What Causes Severe Heart Burn After Taking Clindamycin For Sinus Infection?

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Question : I'm on my second round of clindamycin 300 mg 3x day for an awful sinus infection. I woke up with terrible heartburn. Can I take a couple Tums?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
there is no problem to take it

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

there is no problem to take both, as they are not supposed to interact.
You should be cautious when taking clindamycin, because it may irritate the esophagus. You should drink a glass of water after you've swallowed the pill, to make sure it won't stay for long in the esophagus.

If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease then you should avoid lying down after you've taken the pill, until at least 1 hours has passed.

I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
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What Causes Severe Heart Burn After Taking Clindamycin For Sinus Infection?

Brief Answer: there is no problem to take it Detailed Answer: Hello, there is no problem to take both, as they are not supposed to interact. You should be cautious when taking clindamycin, because it may irritate the esophagus. You should drink a glass of water after you've swallowed the pill, to make sure it won't stay for long in the esophagus. If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease then you should avoid lying down after you've taken the pill, until at least 1 hours has passed. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!