Question 1

can clindamycin be used to treat a sinus infection? if so, at what dosage?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Clindamycin would probably work for a sinus infection, but it is best to take antibiotics under the direction of a doctor. Many docs have moved away from using clindamycin because of the real side effects associated with it, including C diff. I would first try other therapies for the sinusitis, and only take antibiotics as a last resort. Indeed, those are our national recommendations for treatment

Question 2

will 1200 mg of cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) for ten days get rid of my sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: if you're sinusitis is caused by bacterial infection then Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) for 10 days should clear it up if however it does not I would see if physician to get a definitive diagnosis

Question 3

does clindamycin cause chest pain and chest tightness along with weakness.! i was prescribed it for a sinus infection. and i'm not liking the side eff?

Accepted Answer

Proof of sinus inf.: Stop clindamycin. You may be allergic to many antibiotics. Call your doctor.

Question 4

is it safe to mix decaffeinated green tea with emergency c packs. im taking the off brand walmart equate ones. i have a cold and a sinus infection. so im also taking clindamycin. does amy of this interact?

Accepted Answer

: All of those can be taken together without negative interaction.

Question 5

i was prescribed cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) 150mg 4x daily for a tooth infection. i have developed a sinus infection severe cough and vag disch. is this common?

Accepted Answer

No: I would see your regular physician to have the other symptoms diagnosed. You may need to be on an other antibiotic. The tooth needs to be treated as soon as possible as well.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with a possible sinus infection and placed on clindamysin 300 mg 3 times a day i still have a productive cough and my head is killing me it even hurts when i shake my head in my teeth!  my stuffiness is better but what's going on? in addit

Accepted Answer

Still have sinusitis: Some sinus infections are more difficult to treat than others.  Many si's don't respond to anitbiotics because they are viral.  The roots of your back teeth are embedded in the bone just underneath you maxilary sinuses and inflamation and pressure from the the sinus often effects your teeth.   Sometimes, the bone in the floor of your sinuses swell causing one side of your bite to feel higher.

Question 7

i have a sinus infection and am on a second week long antibiotic of clindamycin. its day  4 and i still feel lousy. i have to get back to work.  help?

Accepted Answer

Need better Abic: Clindamycin is not the best choice for sinusitis.  The most frequent bacterial causes are streptococcus pneumoniae, hemophilus influenza, moraxella catarrhalis.  Other streptococcus sp., staphylococcus aureus and anaerobic bacteria are less common.  The Clindamycin would not cover hemophilus and moraxella.  Augmentin, Ceftin (cefuroxime) or levoquin would be better choices. Adding decongestants might help.

Question 8

is there any way to diagnose sinus infection in s 6 years old girl?

Accepted Answer

Doctor assessment: Careful history and physical examination, and possibly imaging studies as limited CT study can diagnose sinus disease in your child, goodluck T

Question 9

what is a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Basic Medical News: This is a good question and perhaps it can stimulate you getting into some classes in college to learn physiology and such. But a sinus infection is a bacterial or viral infestation in the linings of the sinus cavities leading to increased mucous production, pain, fever and a general sense of malaise.

Question 10

can you die from a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Millions of people get sinusitis.  Most recover without any treatment needed.  Severe or prolonged cases are treated with antibiotics.  Very rarely sinusitis can lead to meningitis or cavernous sinus thrombosis which can be life threatening.

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Can clindamycin be used to treat a sinus infection? if so, at what dosage?

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Will 1200 mg of cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) for ten days get rid of my sinus infection?

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Does clindamycin cause chest pain and chest tightness along with weakness.! i was prescribed it for a sinus infection. and i'm not liking the side eff?

A member asked:

Is it safe to mix decaffeinated green tea with emergency c packs. im taking the off brand walmart equate ones. i have a cold and a sinus infection. so im also taking clindamycin. does amy of this interact?

A member asked:

I was prescribed cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) 150mg 4x daily for a tooth infection. i have developed a sinus infection severe cough and vag disch. is this common?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a possible sinus infection and placed on clindamysin 300 mg 3 times a day i still have a productive cough and my head is killing me it even hurts when i shake my head in my teeth! my stuffiness is better but what's going on? in addit

A member asked:

I have a sinus infection and am on a second week long antibiotic of clindamycin. its day 4 and i still feel lousy. i have to get back to work. help?

A member asked:

Is there any way to diagnose sinus infection in s 6 years old girl?

A member asked:

What is a sinus infection?

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Can you die from a sinus infection?

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