I received a FMT this August after a year of battling c diff and have been symptom free since.
However my dermatologist just recently prescribed me a face cream with 1% clindamycin.
I am going to be asking my GI about this but should I be worried as much as I am about using this cream?
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I would NOT touch Clindamycin in ANY form ! There are other antibiotic creams out there ,better ask for something else.
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It says on the box that it can cause c.diff.
You and your Dr have to weigh up the risk of antibiotic use.
If it's to clear up a zit it might not be worth the risk, if its to cure a life threatening illness its needed.
You and your Dr have to weigh up the risk of antibiotic use.
If it's to clear up a zit it might not be worth the risk, if its to cure a life threatening illness its needed.
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Totally agree with Roy.
The only way I would touch clindamycin in any form would be for in a matter of life or death.
I am betting there is an alternative.
Call your dermatologist and ask.
The only way I would touch clindamycin in any form would be for in a matter of life or death.
I am betting there is an alternative.
Call your dermatologist and ask.
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I had to get a fmt for cdiff from oral clindamycin. I would never risk another infection by taking any form of this drug again.
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Thanks everyone. I saw the prescription and immediately had anxiety over it. I got my c diff from Cipro/Augmentin after a horrible dog attack but I know clindamycin is a big causative antibiotic too.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Update for everyone who was so kind to reply,
I spoke with the dermatologist's Nurse Practioner and she agreed a no antibiotic cream would be the best for me.
Thank you all so much!
I spoke with the dermatologist's Nurse Practioner and she agreed a no antibiotic cream would be the best for me.
Thank you all so much!
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Topical clindamycin gave me D and the dermatologist said to stop immediately. This was way before c diff. I have used topical erythromycin wipes with no problem.
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