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Hi, i have started taking clindamycin about 48 hours ago for an infected cyst on my upper back, but i still haven't noticed any improvement... how long should i wait until i go to the hospital to have it drained? thank you in advance..?

Q: hi, i have started taking clindamycin about 48 hours ago for an infected cyst on my upper back, but i still haven't noticed any improvement... how long should i wait until i go to the hospital to have it drained? thank you in advance..?

: If there is no improvement or it seems worse in the next 48 hours you should have it drained.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

If there is no improvement or it seems worse in the next 48 hours you should have it drained.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/19/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, i have started taking clindamycin about 48 hours ago for an infected cyst on my upper back, but i still haven't noticed any improvement... how long should i wait until i go to the hospital to have it drained? thank you in advance..?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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