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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea Post Clindamycin Intake

I am having severe diarrhea after finishing a 300 mg, 3 times a day of clindamycin for a tooth infection. It has been 3 days and it is not improving with over the counter diarrhea medicine an probiotics. I have am eating only bread and liquids. I am worried about C diff or other compications. Is it too early to see a doctor about this?
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
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Hello dear,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Antibiotics can upset the normal bacteria balance in the gut, causing diarrhea.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-avoid foods that commonly trigger diarrhea
-Probiotics may relieve diarrhea
-take water to stay hydrated and replace any fluids lost to diarrhea
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!
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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea Post Clindamycin Intake

Hello dear,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Antibiotics can upset the normal bacteria balance in the gut, causing diarrhea. Some advices that I can give to you are: -avoid foods that commonly trigger diarrhea -Probiotics may relieve diarrhea -take water to stay hydrated and replace any fluids lost to diarrhea Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!