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Side effect of clindamycin is:
Suggested Answer: E
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34 comments · newest first
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Estrella
10 months ago
Hepatotoxicity? That sounds a bit extreme!
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Timothy
11 months ago
Isn't constipation a side effect too?
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Clay
11 months ago
Wait, I thought it was just for skin infections?
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Rebbecca
11 months ago
Totally agree, it's a serious side effect!
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Chaya
11 months ago
Clindamycin can cause colitis from C. difficile.
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Celestina
12 months ago
I thought clindamycin was more associated with gastrointestinal issues, but I can't recall if it was specifically colitis or something else.
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Joseph
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think colitis was definitely mentioned as a risk. I hope that's the right answer!
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Sharan
12 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like I saw something about malabsorption being a side effect of some antibiotics. Is that right for clindamycin?
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Gracie
1 year ago
I remember reading that clindamycin can cause colitis, especially due to C. difficile. I think that's a common side effect.
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Mirta
1 year ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. Clindamycin can lead to an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile, which causes colitis. That's definitely the right answer here.
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Brett
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. Clindamycin is known to cause gastrointestinal issues, so I'm guessing the answer is either colitis, malabsorption, or constipation. I'll eliminate the other options and go with the most likely one.
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Tambra
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know clindamycin is an antibiotic, but I can't recall the specific side effects off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Candida
1 year ago
This is a straightforward question about the side effects of clindamycin. I'm pretty confident I can answer this correctly.
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Weldon
1 year ago
Hepatotoxicity? Now you're just getting fancy. Clindamycin is all about the good old-fashioned colitis. It's like a gut-wrenching party that nobody wants to attend.
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Lonna
1 year ago
I've heard that colitis caused by clindamycin can be pretty severe. It's definitely something to watch out for.
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Celestine
1 year ago
Yeah, colitis is definitely the most common side effect of clindamycin. It's important to be aware of it.
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Effie
1 year ago
I know, colitis from clindamycin is no joke. It can really mess up your stomach.
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Annette
1 year ago
Hypoglycemia? Sorry, but that's more like a side effect of skipping dessert. Clindamycin is all about keeping your gut on its toes with a good ol' case of colitis.
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Altha
1 year ago
C) Constipation
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Earlean
1 year ago
B) Malabsorption
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Graham
1 year ago
E) Hepatotoxicity
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Tamra
1 year ago
A) Colitis (by Chlostridium difficili)
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Breana
1 year ago
Constipation? Pff, that's rookie stuff. Clindamycin likes to take things up a notch with that good ol' C. diff-induced colitis. It's like a gastrointestinal plot twist you didn't see coming.
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Louvenia
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think malabsorption could also be a side effect of clindamycin.
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Fletcher
2 years ago
Malabsorption? Nah, that's more like a side effect of a bad burrito night. Clindamycin is all about the digestive drama, and colitis is the star of the show.
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Audry
1 year ago
E) Hepatotoxicity
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Izetta
1 year ago
A) Colitis (by Chlostridium difficili)
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Gracia
2 years ago
I agree with Cyndy, colitis is a common side effect of clindamycin.
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Sarah
2 years ago
Definitely colitis! Clindamycin is notorious for disrupting the gut microbiome and allowing Clostridioides difficile to take over. It's like giving your intestines a comedy show, but not in a good way.
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Jestine
1 year ago
Yes, it's important to be aware of the potential side effects of antibiotics.
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Jeannetta
1 year ago
Oh no, colitis sounds serious. I'll have to be careful with clindamycin.
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Mendy
1 year ago
E) Hepatotoxicity
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Leah
1 year ago
A) Colitis (by Clostridium difficile)
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Cyndy
2 years ago
I think the side effect of clindamycin is colitis.