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What Causes Severe Heart Burn While On Clindamycin For Strep Throat?

Hi, I am 19 and was diagnosed with strep throat by a throat culture 2 weeks ago. I was taking a z-pack, but after 4 days it was still not working. I saw a different doctor and they prescribed me with clindamycin. I was instructed to take this every 8 hours for 10 days. It s my ninth day and I ve been experiencing bad heartburn from the beginning, but recently even worse. Also today I broke out into a skin rash on my arms, stomach and mainly on my thighs. Is this normal? I was instructed by a doctor to stop taking my antibiotic, which I have but the last time I did was this morning, and I m wondering if this is okay/when it will clear up. Thanks!
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Hyperacidity leading to Acid reflux secondary to antibiotic intake and hyperacidity is one of the commonly seen side effect post antibiotic intake..

Secondly rashes on the different body parts can be due to developing allergic reaction to the antibiotic and it needs immediate stopping the intake of antibiotic..

For heartburn you can take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole..
Take antacids like Milk of magnesia half an hour before meals....
Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water..
Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep..
You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet..

For rashes takes antihistamines like Benadryl..
Apply cool compresses over the rashes..
Application of steroid ointment can also help in reducing inflammation..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Heart Burn While On Clindamycin For Strep Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Hyperacidity leading to Acid reflux secondary to antibiotic intake and hyperacidity is one of the commonly seen side effect post antibiotic intake.. Secondly rashes on the different body parts can be due to developing allergic reaction to the antibiotic and it needs immediate stopping the intake of antibiotic.. For heartburn you can take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia half an hour before meals.... Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.. For rashes takes antihistamines like Benadryl.. Apply cool compresses over the rashes.. Application of steroid ointment can also help in reducing inflammation.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.