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I'm allergic to clindamycin are there any other meds i shouldn't take?

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Allergic reactions to clindamycin are uncommon with the most common reaction being a maculopapular rash. Skin testing and/or patch testing is not helpful in evaluating this allergy. You are free to take all other drugs as clindamycin does not have cross-reactivity with other antibiotics. Would suggest seeing Allergist to confirm that you are truly allergic.

Answered 12/23/2015

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