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I had chronic ibs & now am suffered from folliculitus decalvans and my doc. ordered me rifampin & clindamycin shall i take ?i doubt since i have ibs?
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Folliculitis decalva: there are other treatment options regimen that don't include clindamycin, which may definitely cause exacerbation of IBS. See a dermatologist or infectious diseases specialist
Answered 11/2/2014
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