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Common brand names: Cleocin T, Clinda-derm, Clindets

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hannah, sydney,australia
Sep 4th, 2006
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ive been using clindamycin for a month or so now and ive really noticed an improvement. my acne isnt gone by any means but i find the pimples are less severe and disappear quicker. however i would only reccomend this to people whose acne isnt too severe cause it really isnt very strong.

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mark, LA
Aug 19th, 2006
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hey, ive been on tetracycline and it didnt seem to help me with my acne. now im on minocylcine it seems to be working BUT ive been reading that the acne will return or whatnot.i was just wondering if any of you guys tried dans regimen? cuz thats basically what i was doing before and i was basically acne free for my whole life until my doctor told me to stop using bp all around my face and just do spot treatment..hes such a idiot. anyway...just wondering if any of u guys tried the bp regimen. because im pretty sure itll work.

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Disappointed, Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 17th, 2006
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Clindamycin Phosphate is NOT a very effective product to treat acne. I've been using it for over a month now and my acne has worsened. I am quite disappointed with the product and would not recommend it to anyone!

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Anonymous, Virginia
Aug 17th, 2006
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I used the lotion for about two weeks and noticed absolutely no positive differnece in my skin. This lotion actually made me breakout in tiny bumps all over my chin and forehead and caused my usually dry skin to become extremely oily. I would not recommend the lotion, especially for those who already have oily skin. If your derm or doctor prescribes you the lotion, I would ask for the topical solution, foam or any other form that is offered instead.

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marie, USA
Aug 11th, 2006
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I've been using clindamycin phosphate lotion for about 3 weeks and it's done nothing but make my acne worse and make my face really oily. It's one of those products that makes your acne worse before it get's better, but i'm not willing to have severly worse acne for 5 months before it starts to take effect in the sixth month.

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Jem, England
Aug 10th, 2006
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I have been using clindamycin gel for the past three months after being precribed antibiotic tablets that didnt help i found this much more effective but didn't get clear up my acne just kept it under control. hope its helps you.

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Lissa, AZ
Aug 6th, 2006
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I've gone off and on this antibiotic (taken orally) and another for years, switching as they lost effectiveness. It helped moderately, not not enough and now it's lost all effectiveness for me.

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BABYDOLL, WEST COVINA
Aug 4th, 2006
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WHEN I FIRST START TO GET ACNE I USED PROACTIVE FOR 2 TO 4 WEEKS AND THAT DID NOT HELP I HAD MILD ACNE BEFORE AND ALL MY PIMPLES GOT WORST SO I DECIDE TO GO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST AND THE DOCTOR RECOMENDED AVITA CREAM WHICH IS USED AT NIGHT FOR ACNE AND THE CLINDAMYCIN SOLUTION WHICH IS USED IN THE MORNING AFTER YOU WASH YOUR FACE WITH A GENTLY WASH LIKE "PURPOSE" IT REALLY GETS THE DIRT OFF AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE. I STARTED TO GET RESULTS BUT AFTER AWHILE THE SOLUTION WASNT DOING ANYTHING OR THE AVITA SO I WENT BACK TO THE DOCTOR AND SHE SAID I SHOULD MOVE UP A STEP SO NOW I USE THE CLINDAMYCIN LOTION(MORNING) AND RETIN-A-CREAM(NIGHT) WHICH IS THE BEST MEDICINE OUT1 NOW I HAVE CLEAR SKIN I USE THE LOTION TWICE A DAY EVERYDAY LIKE IT SAYS AND ALONG WITH THAT I DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER EVERYDAY TAKE MY VITAMINS AND EAT HEALTHY NOW I HAVE GOOD PRETTY SKIN SO WHEN USING MEDICINES MAKE SURE YOU USE IT LIKE SAYS AND MAKE SURE YOU DRINK PLENTY OF WATER BECAUSE THATS THE SECRET TO HEALTHY SKIN! NOW NO MORE ACNE PROBLEMS

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Nic, BC Canada
Jul 22nd, 2006
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I got this dabber for your face, about 2% and I find that it makes no difference, am going to see if I can get a prescription for something else

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Kristen, Michigan
Jul 21st, 2006
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Did not work at all and worst of all, it made me break out in a horrible rash that lasted for at least 3 weeks after discontinuing use. I would never recommend it to anyone.

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