Clindamycin Reviews
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Common brand names:
Cleocin T,
Clinda-derm,
Clindets |
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Anonymous, California Jul 13th, 2007 |
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| Bottom Line: | You won't really notice a difference. Especially considering I haven't seen very many people who use it by themself. I just started using Doxycycling and TRetinoin with it and we will see how it goes. I only have moderate acne so it isn't too bad. I am actually not quite sure what the Clindamycin is supposed to do. I am assuming it is some kind of lotion since it is in a gel form. Ask your doctor. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a day or two. |
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Anonymous, Los Angeles Jul 12th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Great partner in three front war |
| Cons: | None, but a bit worried about developing immunity. |
| Bottom Line: | I got tired of trying every over-the-counter gizmo and goop out there. I spent nearly 1K and it was all a waste. I was prescribed this medication and am using it in conjunction with Differin. I had no "purging" thanks to the Clindamycin. I don't either medicine would work well all alone. Acne is a three front war: Cleanse, exfoliate, and kill bacteria. I exfoliate with Differin, and kill bacteria with Clindagel and use only a very gentle AHA cleanser (from Frownies). I can now use sunscreen without breaking out -- and I really need it since using Differin. Anyone dissatisfied with their results should ask their doctor about adding an exfoliant to their treatment. If an immunity to the clindamycin develops, I believe there are other prescription bacteria killers (such as Klaron) which could take its place. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 50.00 |
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coolio, engherland Jul 2nd, 2007 |
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| Pros: | completely stopped spots in about a week |
| Cons: | became immune to it after about 8 months and spots started again,makes skin a little flakey at start |
| Bottom Line: | good, because you grow out of acne and is good for a uick fix give or take a week |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | coolio has used this item for a few months. |
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Nander, Nykoping, Sweden Jun 26th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Stabilized my condition, stopped the really big pimples |
| Cons: | Didn't make my acne any better. I have more pimples now, and in more/bigger areas of my face. |
| Bottom Line: | I've soon used this medication for a year, and I haven't really noticed any improvement. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Nander has used this item for about a year. |
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Anonymous, Canada Jun 24th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Worked well when first started using it. |
| Cons: | Made skin oily, stopped working after a month or two. |
| Bottom Line: | It works well for those who don't have oily skin; but if you have oily skin and use it, it may stop working after a while. |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Reviewer has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 33.00 |
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Kaylyn, USA Jun 21st, 2007 |
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| Pros: | really easy to use with little or no side effects. helps clear up acne really quick and fast. |
| Cons: | made my face a little dry. |
| Bottom Line: | it works for exactly what it is supposed to do and because the dryness on my face is so minimal, i can just use a light moisturizer. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Kaylyn has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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Chelsie, Denmark Jun 14th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | It keeps me from breaking out and rids my skin of any new pimples pretty easily. |
| Cons: | I still experience breakouts on my shoulders when I get too much sun. |
| Bottom Line: | I would definitely recommend this medication if you have acne...but protect yourself in the sun! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
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Justin, Florida May 28th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Best topical cream I have ever used. Cleared up my face and is not drying. |
| Cons: | None |
| Bottom Line: | I have been seeing dermatologists for years. Accutane finally got rid of my severe acne and reduced my breakouts by 90 percent. To control the remaining acne still left I tried just about every cream on the market. Most did nothing and irritated my skin making my face all red and dry. I finally started using Duac Gel which is 5 percent benzol peroxide and 1 percent clindamycin. It did not dry out or irritate my skin at all. I barely get any breakouts now and my skin looks the best it has looked in years. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Justin has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 125.00 |
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berlinda, usa Apr 18th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | it smells good |
| Cons: | it makes ur skin look terrible and it makes ur skin really red i mean really red and scaley ur skin starts o fall off i wake up in the morning wiv bits of skin on my pillow |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | berlinda has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 7.00 |
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Chris, MI Apr 17th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Worked well for 1st few weeks |
| Cons: | Havent seen much improvement after the 1st few weeks |
| Bottom Line: | Enjoyed at 1st but like everything used in past, has no long lasting effect. Hasnt stopped new pimples from appearing |
| Recommended: | No |
| Usage: | Chris has used this item for a few months. |
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