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My breastfed 4 mnth old has diarrhea from me taking clindamycin. the doc office said it will go away since i stopped meds. should i be concerned?
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Yes , on 4 month old: Cause of Clindamycin related diarrhea need investigation always has to rule out cl dif. Infection take to er also baby can dehydrate easily
Answered 6/24/2014
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