Re: cleocin topical gel for acne

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Dr. M

At Sat, 9 Mar 2002, sonja wrote: >
>i posted if cleocin (clindamycin - topical gel for acne) was safe while
>ttc and subsequently in pregnancy, to which doc kindly replied that
>there is no evidence of risk. I forgot to add that on 2 seperate
>instances(in a period of 2-3 years of use) i had very short spell of
>mild colitis (cramping, bloating) while using it, the symptoms went in a
>day or two of giving it up. The pamphlet clearly says colitis is NOT an
>uncommon side-effect. My ob/gyn wrote me Rx for cleocin and assured me
>it won't pose a risk. I just want to make sure the colitis does not
>represent unsuitability. By the way cleocin works great for me. If it
>is unsafe then what else would be recommended. Thanks for your kind
>response.
>
>--
>sonja p.
>

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