I have been taking clyndamiacin because of tooth infection. Had a root canal today, but have been iching all day, is this a side effect, I have been on it since last Wednesday and have a couple more days to go, but I dont want to take them anymore if they are causing me to be scratching everywhere.
Hi. Thanks for the query. As per your complaint scratching all over the body can be due to Allergic reaction to Clindamycin while can also be due to Allergic reaction to some other unknown allergen that can be any food or skin cosmetics while detergents can also be a cause. As the most recent intake is of Clindamycin it can be probably a cause. I would suggest you to consult your treating Dentist and get evaluated, and he can change the antibiotic. In case if there is no improvement even after that then can be probably some other causes. As of now take anti allergic like Levocetrizine to relieve itching. Apply Calamine lotion. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.