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A member asked:

When taking clindamycin capsules for bv should i be symptom free on the last day..if not symptom free does that mean resistance or longer dose needed?

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Possibly: If not symptom free it could mean that you have clindamycin-resistant strain of the bacteria. I would see your doctor and discuss possible alternative therapies. Metronidazole is another choice. So is the use of probiotics, like Luvena, for example. Talk to your doctor, consider re-exam to see if clue cells still present.

Dr Ingram and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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