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Clindesse
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edward Workman answered
Specializes in Pain Management
No major problem, if: NO major problem if you're talking about a small amount of alcohol, a glass of wine or a beer.; Clindesse is a topical anti-bacterial for vaginitis, ... Read More
Dr. Padmashri Rastogi answered
37 years experience Internal Medicine
Clindamycin: It is better not to drink alcohol on the days you are on antibiotics as alcohol can affect clindamycin's pharmacology as well as add to side effects ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kenny Chuu answered
12 years experience Internal Medicine
Uncertain: Hi
I generally recommend to always avoid alcohol when taking antibiotics but the literature quotes that "light" drinking while taking clindesse should ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered
10 years experience Family Medicine
Clindesse: It can leak out a bit after application but can still be quite effective if used regularly as prescribed. If symptoms still persist then oral medicati ... Read More
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes : If you placed the insert inside the vagina then you can feel confident that it was done correctly. Some may leak out.
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegab answered
40 years experience Allergy and Immunology
You don't have to: stop/hold breastfeeding, there is minimal systemic absorption which won't affect your baby, wish you both wellness
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Julan Crane answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Blisters: Not sure without an examination
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Probably BV: One possibility is that she is being treated for a bacterial infection called bacterial vaginosis.
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Renee Harris answered
37 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Usually not: Clindamycin is an antibiotic and it will kill "bad" bacteria as well as normal or "good" bacteria, but the vaginal tissues will usually recolonized wi ... Read More
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
If stored properly: If the Clindamycin was stored in a cool, dry place, then it should be usable for up to two years past its' expiration date.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Elaine Gantz-Weberman answered
39 years experience Dentistry
Don't use if expired: Never use medications if expired. They may still work, but you can't be sure. An expired antibiotic may not kill all the bacteria and could lead to a ... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brian Nguyen answered
11 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Unlikely: you are less likely to get an intestinal infection if you are receiving clindamycin via vaginal route than if you were to receive clindamycin orally o ... Read More
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