Clindamycin

With my insurance I was able to get a 3 month supply (3 bottles) for $10.00. Used the product for 2 months and it made my face more oily, and acne appeared on my chin, jawline, and forehead- areas I never had problems before. As soon as I stopped using it, acne subsided but left scars from the inflamed acne left from using the product. I am only giving a rating because it's required, I DO NOT recommend this product.

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Joanne Williams

October 3, 2009

Pros:

It worked quickly for me and it kept me clear for a while. It was easy to use.

Cons:

After about a year of use, it stopped working. I then began using it with differin, which kept me clear for another year before it stopped working.

I did not have much problem with acne before the age of about 20. Then I started to develop acne and this was the first medication I was put on. It worked well and only allowed the occasional pimple for about a year. After that, I started having to use it with differin. After another year, this stopped working and I am currently waiting to see a dermatologist and get something new. I realize that my problem might not be that it stops working, but rather that my acne has been increasing in intensity. I would suggest at least trying this treatment. It did work for quite awhile for me.

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Anonymous

September 3, 2009

Pros:

helps control acne, works fast

Cons:

makes face a bit oilier than usual

I specifically asked my doctor to prescribe me something that had clindamycin because benzoyl peroxide stopped working for me and its supposed to kill the bacteria. Well, clindamycin also kills bacteria and its working very well. I also asked for retin a and i think the combination works great! I've been using both since late june and i haven't had any breakouts since then. but i do have tons of red marks from the crazy breakout that i had before using clindamycin and retin-a. It was the worst breakout ever in my life. I was getting tons of cystic acne and new pimples almost every day. But thankfully i asked my doctor to prescribe me these and its been working good. i just have to find a way to get rid of the red marks and i'll be clear! right now i probably have like 2 very small, almost non-existent pimples. i hope the bacteria doesn't get resistant to the clindamycin though so it can keep working.

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Kay

August 5, 2009

Pros:

Helped the acne go away

Cons:

A little drying, a daily moisturizer is needed every day

I used a Clindamycin Phosphate topical gel 1% with Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5%, and both worked wonders for my face. I tried Proactiv, Clean and Clear, AcneFree, Clearasil, Neutrogena, St. Ive's, and none really worked for my skin. With these products, the acne pretty much went away, and one pimple or two pimples come back every now and then. Ask your doctor for a prescription.

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Anonymous

July 12, 2009

Pros:

Makes Blackheads smaller, leaves your face feeling cleaner, Easy to pack, use and works pretty well on short notice. Diminishes redness of T-zone

Cons:

For me, at least, I find the pledglets smell unpleasantly, and they make my face red and somewhat sting if I've overused them. I've switched to a different brand of pledglets, and all of the above is nicely diminished.

The pledglets are good; a bit rough if you have sensitive skin like me. If you do, you can use it once a day, or once every other day. They make your face shiny, and clean, so I use it at night. If I feel a breakout coming on, or my nose is getting clogged with blackheads, I use it, and by morning, it's shrunk the spots. I've been using it for two years, but consistently for a year. My acne used to be pretty severe sometimes-- I also use Differen and pills, so I'm not sure what part the Pledglets play, but I do know that they are handy and convenient to have.

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Anonymous

June 29, 2009

Pros:

Has potential to clear up acne very effectively if used properly, applies clearly...

Cons:

Can lose effectiveness if not used properly, moderate drying of skin.

I've used clindamycin on and off for the past few years. When I initially started using clindamycin, it worked great and cleared up the vast majority of my acne. I stopped using it for a while because my breakouts stopped, however recently my acne has returned. I began using clinda quite frequently, 2-3 times daily, with no results. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW, that clindamycin is an antibiotic, and like all antibiotics, must be used in moderation. I was using clindamycin so often, that I developed an antibiotic resistance to its effects. Do not use the medication too often. Use it once in the morning and once at night for about 2 weeks. Then stop for a month or so before trying again.

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Megan

May 2, 2009

Pros:

great, it does dry your skin, so use Vitamin E lotion to balance your skin out. It gets rid of pimples easily but doesn't stop them from popping up. I would still recommend it though

Cons:

drying, otherwise it's good, i had no problem using extra moisturizer

it doesn't cure anytihng but gets rid of whatever is on your face. i used this in combo with retin-A-micro and the pill. I know how everyone feels, it SUCKS, but everyones different, and find what works for you. i went to about 3 doctors to figure out what the deal was, but eventually after I kept up with all three of the meds, everything started clearing up. good luck:)

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jjj

April 28, 2009

Pros:

reduces redness .. improvement in the initial phase...inexpensive..reduce dryness

Cons:

no improvement after certain time....get more pimples after ..

it's good for reducing redness due 2 other medications...otherwise it's a real waste

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October 7, 2008

Pros:

works for the time being...

Cons:

it works short-term only. it's very possible to work up a resistance to it.

don't use this, there are other products on the market that will make you feel better and get better results.

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Michelle

July 29, 2008

Pros:

It really doesn't cause too many problems for my skin, and seems to be preventing the few cysts I get before my period.

Cons:

I can't tell if this is working or if I'm simply getting better on my own, and my skin has broken out again, it doesn't help noninfected comedones, or oil. My stomach has had problems since I started and I also got a yeast infection.

If you're going to bother with this acne medicine, you might as well just use 10% benzoyl peroxide or something otc. It isn't worth the prescription bother, and it doesn't really help if you have a lot of whiteheads or blackheads. Also, the antibiotic can be absorbed into your system and cause systemic problems just like an oral antibiotic, so be careful if your system is sensitive like mine. Not worth the trouble. No more helpful than over the counter products.

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