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I have been taking clindamycin for 2 weeks, i had a root canal done five days ago and i am getting off of b/c (chateal) is it normal to be very tired?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Not likely: Fatigue not likely secondary to clindamycin.

Answered 8/8/2015

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