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Is it effective to take clindamycin for a sore throat?
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Yes: Yes, Clindamycin is a common antibiotic given for bacterial throat infections.
Answered 6/24/2014
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4 weeks ago I had strep throat- put on amoxicillin. -forgot last 2 days of meds while on vacay- sore throat come back- just finishing Clindamycin and noticing theres dark red/brown?? lines/veins on my tonsils. Felt good until I finished meds x2-help?
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REVISED- I developed a large neck swelling, with severe pain and sore throat at home after I had already taken a 10 day course of 300mg Clindamycin and condition worsened. Went to ER and was diagnosed with Group A Strep, CT Scan revealed soft tissue swe
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I had an abscess on right tonsil. Given clyndamycin. Both sides of my throat are still really sore. What could this be?
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Clindamycin to treat strep throat i was prescribed 300 mg 1 tab 3 times daily and it says to take it until it is gone but i feel this is a lot ?
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