What side effects can this medication cause?
Clindamycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- gas
- diarrhea
Tell your doctor if any these symptoms are severe or do not go away while using clindamycin vaginally or on your skin:
- dry skin
- redness or irritation
- peeling
- oiliness
- itching or burning
If you experience the following symptom, or any of those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, stop taking clindamycin and call your doctor immediately:
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm or by phone 1-800-332-1088.
