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A member asked:

Rx'd clindamycin 300 bid for strep throat, after 3 doses, mild diarrhea, is it safe to continue? worried for possible c-diff. is 150 bid as effective

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Yes for now: just make sure you eat before taking the antibiotic,as it decreases the chances of diarrhea.

Answered 8/22/2015

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