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What to do about really bad heartburn after taking clindamycin 300mg?
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Try with food.: Although clindamycin can be taken with or without food -try taking it with food if you have GI upset. Take it with a full glass of water. Try ginger if these ideas don't work.
Answered 7/28/2015
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Take with food: and see if this helps.. If it does not help call your doctor.
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