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Compare CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) and CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE TOPICAL USP (Clindamycin Phoaphate Topical USP) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · Lincosamide Antibiotic
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Clindamycin Phoaphate Topical USP · Lincosamide Antibiotic
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Based on 18 Reddit discussions
CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL
0%
positive
8 threads
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE TOPICAL USP
30%
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10 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
8 Reddit threads analysed for CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL
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Mixed
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2 upvotes
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F26, 5'2, around 280lbs. History of anxiety, depression, asthma, hidradenitis suppurativa, eczema, chronic gastritis, IBS-D, pre-diabetes, and PCOS Medications: Sertraline 50 mg 1x/daily (Anxiety and Depression) Ondansetron 4mg hcl 1x/daily as needed (Nausea) B-12 1000icu 1x/daily Ventolin 2 puffs
16M,185cm,200lb,Asian I recently got benzoyl peroxide gel and clindamycin gel from my doctor for my acne but I forgot what order to use them in. How should I use them and how long should I leave them on before I wash them?
So, I’m a 18M, 5’6, 120 pounds, Caucasian. I noticed it occurred after I threw up, this was yesterday so it’s persisted for about 24hrs. I take prescription acne medication, Clindamycin gel, which I take along with benzoyl peroxide. The dots and bloodish spots are very noticeable around my eyes, on
Female. 30 years old. White.Second pregnancy. Clindamycin gel 1% was prescribed couple months ago along with Benzoyl Peroxide 5%. Used for almost 2 months. Question - is Clindamycin topical gel safe to use during pregnancy?
I want to start taking Nature Made hair skin and nails vitamins and a probiotic but should I take them together? Medication I'm taking now is metformin, methylphenidate, bupropion, spironolactone (for hormonal acne), topical clindamycin gel and topical benzoyl peroxide lotion. I don't smoke, drink
23, Male, 73 kg, 180 cm, hardly drinks/doesn't smoke Hi everyone. I have what appears to be a zit (some red dot) at first but it's been over an entire month and it has yet to disappear from my face. I originally thought it'd be a mosquite bite, but after getting a few on my arms and legs, they only
I'm 24M and I have pustules/pimple (puss filled bumps and red color around it). so its a situation like sometimes its there sometimes its not. But most of time its affecting me. So I used benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin gel. But i am supposed to use it on the spot where pimples is appearing, right?
26 years old | Female | 5'7 | 129 lb | Caucasian | 3 days | Face and Neck Just three days ago, my face was completely clear. If I have acne, I have one or two zits, max. I started getting these acne looking spots a couple days ago and they starting spreading really quickly. They're mostly concent
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10 Reddit threads analysed for CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE TOPICAL USP
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Mixed
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11 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
https://ibb.co/PYnXDKW Full photo list at bottom. (Reposting again because last post didn’t gain traction and I’m still suffering). Male, 29, White, 175lbs, 73 inches, no smoke/drink, taking Bactrim and Clindamycin as well as ibuprofen. Saturday evening I noticed what felt like a slight bruise on m
He's been to a few different doctors 7 times now. He's almost 2 years old and this just won't go away. It starts to improve and then flares back up again. I'm constantly told they don't know what's causing it. It's painful for him and I'd love to figure out how to fix this. He's currently on cli
Hey all, I'm an 18-year-old male with a dermatitis-looking rash on my chin. I've had it since mid-March 2020 and been told it looks like impetigo, perioral dermatitis, some type of fungal infection, etc. I've been to 3 dermatologists so far. 1st one from May-June, 2nd one from June-August, and now I
[28][F] Height: 5'2 Weight: 119lbs Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic Primary Concern: concerned about the number of antibiotics I've taken and unsure how to coordinate between doctors Existing Medical Issues: Slight anemia [Low Ferritin (6ng/mL 01/23/20) hemoglobin (10.5g/dL 01/23/20)], undifferentiated co
44M. I've had this issue for 20 years now, but never this bad. My left parotid randomly swells as I'm eating (sometimes repeatedly, sometimes a year might go by without noticing), and I usually manage it by pressing and massaging it to drain. When it gets bad enough that the gland becomes solid and
Hello, I just started at a new facility and throughout my previous work experience , every hospital I worked at used some sort of steri-seal to cover IV bags prior to sending them up to the floor and more often before they came out of the hood. My new work location does not cover the punctured end o
Hello, does anyone here understand the reasoning behind Clindamycin HCL being the oral formulation and Clindamycin Phosphate being the IV? I know that solubility plays a role, but does a decreased solubility in the GI tract affect absorption? Thanks!
Has anyone else been getting unusual rejects from Medicare (not Medicaid)? Today, I had 3 claims reject because the manufacturer had not “registered” the particular medication with Medicare. I’ve seen these with MediCAID, but never for MediCARE. I also received a “not covered due to patient age” on
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL and CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE TOPICAL USP belong to the Lincosamide Antibiotic class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients. CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL is administered via Oral, whereas CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE TOPICAL USP uses Topical. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
CLINDAMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL carries 1 FDA warning. CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE TOPICAL USP carries 1 FDA warning. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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