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A month ago i was treated with clindamycin. the past 4 wks i have had diarrhea and now constipation with hard pellets covered in a thick mucous. help?

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C. difficile : Clindamycin is notorious for causing a C difficile colitis. You may want to be evaluated for this possibility.

Answered 4/15/2015

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