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Skin Rash, Itching, Peeling, Swelling. Reactive To Clindamycin. Recommendations?

My husband has had a very bad reaction to clindamycin and now is covered in a red sun burn like rash that is peeling and very itchy, he has had this rash now for 6 days he discontinued the meds after two days but he keeps swelling up and the itch hives and rash wont go how can I help him and how long will it last.?
I don't know why the doctor prescribed this medication as I thought it was a one you used when all other antibiotics don't work.
posted on Tue, 17 Sep 2013
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HI
Thanks for your query
your husband had severe hypersensitivity reaction to clindamycin.
you discontinued the medicine after taking 2 days.
few things about hypersensitivity reaction-
-stop offending medicine
-consult your doctor immediately.
did you consult your doctor?? if not consult him immediately . it may be life threatening.
till you consult follow -
-take antihistaminic medicines
-take plenty of water
-if difficulty in breathing . head low position with turn his head to left side.
with best regards
DR G C OJHA
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Skin Rash, Itching, Peeling, Swelling. Reactive To Clindamycin. Recommendations?

HI Thanks for your query your husband had severe hypersensitivity reaction to clindamycin. you discontinued the medicine after taking 2 days. few things about hypersensitivity reaction- -stop offending medicine -consult your doctor immediately. did you consult your doctor?? if not consult him immediately . it may be life threatening. till you consult follow - -take antihistaminic medicines -take plenty of water -if difficulty in breathing . head low position with turn his head to left side. with best regards DR G C OJHA