Redness After Cellulitis

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Stopped taking Clindamycin to bed bug bite that gave me cellulitis.Area of bite is still red and warm one week later.Is this normal?When will it go away?I have been putting ice and calamine lotion on it.Is there anything else I can do. No spreading no streaks.I am a 64 year old female.

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Hi Mariannr! Why did u stop taking the antibiotic? Is your doctor aware of this? Usually, u r suppose 2 take an antibiotic 4 as long as directed from the doctor. Unless, u have a problem with it, and, the doctor tells u 2 stop taking it. If I were u, I would call the doctor and let him know.

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I finished taking the 300 mg of Clindamycin as prescribed 3x a day.

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I think you may need another round of antibiotics. Usually Bactrim is the preferred one for this, it can cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

Can you get back in to see your doctor soon?

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