Clindamycin Reviews

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3.2/5
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4.0/5
Common brand names: Cleocin T, Clinda-derm, Clindets

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SL, Virginia
Dec 30th, 2008
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Pros:Keeps acne under control
Cons:strong smell that you have to get used to. Does nothing to control oil!
Bottom Line:I was using this liquid form of clindamycin that come with a sponge applicator. It has a real strong odor, but once its dries you can't smell it anymore. I used it for over a month and people started to comment on how my skin was clearing up. It cleared up alot of my little bumps I had on my face and the antibiotics I was on cleared up the big cystic bumps. Once my prescription ran out I started breaking out again with little bumps. Try to get the liquid form, it works alot better than the gels/creams.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:SL has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, Ohio
Nov 25th, 2008
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Pros:It doesn't bleach clothing, etc.
Affordable
If used in the form of gel; like with Duac, very successful.
Cons:The lotion is very runny. The Duac will bleach clothing and does dry out the skin.
Bottom Line:Clindamycin in the form of gel is great. Heals pimple right away.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Susan, Virginia
Nov 25th, 2008
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Cons:Doesn't do anything.
Bottom Line:I went to the dermatologist recently because I started breaking out suddenly with very tiny bumps all over my face and neck. He claimed I had adult acne and put me on clindamycin. I have been using it for 9-days now and it's doing absolutely nothing. I don't know if this product is just slow or if it doesn't work but I'm getting very impatient. This products also makes my skin quite greasy/oily.
Recommended:No
Usage:Susan has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:light
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RP, Hayward,CA
Nov 21st, 2008
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Pros:it got rid of my acne.cleared some of my bumps too!!
Cons:none
Bottom Line:i been using clindamycin gel 1% but made my skin a little oily changed to lotion...and im so glad dat i found this product i have spots left from the acne but this is a miracle i barely brake out i dont get any more nasty whitehead or pimples ill just have one...still working on my spots tho...it made my spot a little less darker ...so i hope ill end this nasty nightmare with this product :)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:RP has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Priestess, Canada
Nov 12th, 2008
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Pros:Best product I've used. Has almost cleared my oily clogged, mildly papuled skin in only one month.
Cons:Nothing
Bottom Line:My derm prescribed me a generic alcohol solution called Taro-Clindamycin.(Canadian product,it is similar to Cleocin T) It normally has only 1% clindamycin in it, but my derm prescribes it with 2% clindamycin compounded into the product. It comes in a plastic dabber bottle that I use only once a day before bed. Plus I only use warm water to wash my skin, no cleansers or soaps on my face.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Priestess has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:18.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, USA
Nov 7th, 2008
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Pros:insurance covered it
easy to use
Cons:didn't work
Bottom Line:I hate topicals that stay on your skin. It feels nasty, especially if you have oily skin like me. Anyway, this stuff didn't work for me as prescribed by my doctor.

It worked maybe a tiny bit at first, but quit working after a week or so and did nothing but make my skin feel nasty.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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krazzle, MN
Nov 3rd, 2008
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Pros:well, i've only been using this for about a week, but i've seen a good difference to the overall texture of my skin. I don't have a single big zit...just a few small drying ones and my blackheads. You can use this during the day!
Cons:can be a bit drying, but my skin handles it perfectly. over time I have a feeling I will become resistant to it
Bottom Line:I'm brand new to the stuff, so can't say much yet. When I woke up this morning, I saw my SKIN. I actually thought to myself---wow look at how beautiful my skin is, it has such a great tone!
but then of course you get into bad lighting somewhere else and all those post-acne red marks scream at you when you take a look in the mirror. When i got a facial about a week ago, the lady said I actually have really pretty and nice skin--under neath the acne and marks. This morning, I actually beleived her. I pray this stuff keeps working!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:krazzle has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:14.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Amanda, CA
Nov 3rd, 2008
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Pros:Dries up zits and dries quickly on face
Cons:none
Bottom Line:Only dried up skin in the corners of nose a little bit but any daily moisturizer would take care of it, its not a severe enough issue to list as a con.
Not the most effective solution to acne alone, would suggest using with a topical creme as well
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Amanda has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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ToeKnee, USA
Nov 1st, 2008
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Pros:It cleared up my skin for about 3 years with an occasional stubborn pimple.
Cons:Stopped working all of a sudden. Had mild stomach aches / some nausua.
Bottom Line:I think after a while you become immune to it and it stops working. Nothing lasts forever...
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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WTHECK ?, Chicago Babii
Oct 29th, 2008
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Pros:prevented new acne from getting on my face.
Cons:helped take away way pimples SLOWWWWWWWWWWLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. a VERY LONG TIME.
Bottom Line:my dermatoligist prescribed this to me, its not that great. only for people with barley any acne. useless for people with TONS of acne. ive used this for about 3 months now, and 1/4 of the acne i started with before using this product were still there.
Recommended:No
Usage:WTHECK ? has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:25.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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