Clindamycin HCl Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
nausea vomiting diarrhea INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
inflammation of the skin due to an allergy itching hives a skin rash If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
thrush a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva inflammation of the esophagus inflammation or infection of the vagina itching of the genital area RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
decreased blood platelets very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils increased eosinophils in the blood an ulcer in the esophagus damage to the liver and inflammation blockage of normal bile flow acute kidney failure decreased kidney function inflammation of the skin with blisters erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome skin rash with sloughing abnormal liver function tests a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis a type of allergic reaction called angioedema a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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