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My doctor recently prescribed clinda hexal 150mg for me, and after the 2nd day i developed symptoms of esophagitis, pain when swallowing and pain in my chest etc. should i still continue the medication for tonight or stop until i see my doctor?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Stop: Do not take anymore medication until you have spoken with your provider. The medication should not be causing you pain to swallow.

Answered 11/15/2019

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A member asked:

My doctor recently prescribed clinda hexal 150mg for me, and after the 2nd day i developed symptoms of esophagitis, pain when swallowing and pain in my chest etc. should i still continue the medication for tonight or stop until i see my doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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