- 1). Take a probiotic pill while taking clindamycin in order to prevent antibiotic-induced diarrhea. HealthKey reports that the probiotic creates positive bacteria that counteract the negative effects that antibiotics can cause in the intestines.
- 2). Take a vitamin K and a zinc pill while taking clindamycin. Vitamin K can help prevent bleeding in the bowels and zinc can focus the clindamycin on the area for which it is intended, according to Truestar.
- 3). Stop taking clindamycin as soon as you get severe diarrhea with watery or bloody stools, stomach cramps, or fever, and call your doctor immediately. The medication should be stopped as soon as possible, though the symptoms can still last up to several months.
- 4). Continue use if you have mild diarrhea, which, according to eMedTV, is a common short-term side effect with no lasting implications. Continue to watch the symptoms closely in order to detect more serious conditions.
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