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Since being on the clindamycin (330mg every 8 hrs) the cyst has gotten larger and more painful. should i go to the er?

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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

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Yes: the cyst may be ready to be drained

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

Since being on the clindamycin (330mg every 8 hrs) the cyst has gotten larger and more painful. should i go to the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

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