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A member asked:
I'm on clindamycin while breastfeeding experiencing watery diarrhea and cramps. now my baby has diarrhea. should i be concerned?
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Yes: You need to be checked for clostridium difficile colitis and your baby needs to be seen by their pediatrician.
Answered 9/19/2013
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MEDS & BREAST MILK: Moderately safe to breastfeed while on clinda, there are no controlled studies, minimal non-threatening adverse effects can occur, like the diarrhea your baby has. Taking by IV route, pass more in milk than taking orally. Talk to ur doc asap bc u have side effects- diarrhea, cramps, to check for c.Diff colitis. Give baby some pedialyte for diarrhea, if worsening, check with the pediatrician soon.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Stop your antibiotic and call your obstetrician or the babies pediatrician for further guidance. This could be related to the antibiotic or something else like a stomach flu.
Answered 9/25/2013
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Yes: I would stop the medicaine immediately. Then go to the er to be checked. The medication can cause these symptoms and a baby can dehydrate quicklt.
Answered 9/10/2013
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