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Because Clindamycin kills the bacteria in your stomach (the good bacteria that helps digest food) and laying down will cause GERD/really bad heartburn. It is better to stay upright or sitting up so this doesn't happen.
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∙ 9y agoYou are not supposed to lie down for 10 minutes after taking Clindamycin because it can irritate the esophagus. You should give the pill plenty of time to dissolve in the stomach before laying down.
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How long after taking clindamycin can you drink alcohol?
Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. There are no known interactions between Clindamycin and alcohol. However, it is not recommended that you drink while taking this medication as alcohol can weaken the immune system.
Can you stand down?
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Why do you feel heartburn after taking three clindamycin pills?
i got heartburn after taking my 2nd pill, i think, because it was right before bed.... you are not supposed to lie down 30 minutes after taking it and you should make sure you are taking a lot of water with it to dilute the medicine so it doesn't burn up your stomach and throat..... i have an emergency visit with my regular dr today to review.... i have just taken my third pill because the amox wasn't strong enough for my tooth infection and i ended up in the er. good luck.
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The instructions with Ibuprofen says not to lie down for 30 minutes after taking it. This is because within 30 minutes, the pill has not reached the stomach yet. Going on a horizontal position will cause mild discomfort or extremely sharp pain, depending on the stomach lining's sensitivity.
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Can you break a clindamycin capsule?
You can, but the reason the capsule is there is that clindamycin is quite irritating to the stomach. Drink a full glass of water, and don't lie down for two hours, and you should be okay. If you have a history of GERD, heartburn, GI bleeds or irritation, don't break the capsule.
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To make sure that the medication gets into the somachespecialy in the case of medications that can cause iritation to the easophogeal lining. I supose
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