Compare Augmentin vs. Clindesse
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats bacterial infections.
Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) is first-choice antibiotic for most common types of infections. However, it may not work against more serious or uncommon types of infections.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 1034 reviewsforAugmentin
Treats bacterial vaginal infections with a single dose.
Clindesse (clindamycin) treats vaginal infections and is very easy to use.
Upsides
- Available as generic product.
- Available in tablet, capsule, and liquid forms.
- Used to treat most common types of bacterial infections.
- Side effects are generally not too bad compared to other antibiotics.
- Very easy to use and works within a few days.
- Generic available, so cost is lower.
- Doesn't have many side effects.
- You can stand up and walk around right after you use it, so you can use it at any time of day.
Downsides
- Many bacteria have developed resistance to this antibiotic.
- Can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- Birth control pills may not work as well to prevent pregnancy when taking this medication.
- Can cause yeast infections in some women.
- After using Clindesse (clindamycin), must avoid sex and using tampons for 7 days.
- Can very rarely cause severe diarrhea.
- Cannot be used if you have bowel diseases like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
Used for
- Inner ear infection
- Sinusitis
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Bite wounds
- Fever associated with low blood counts
- Strep throat
- Impetigo
- Melioidosis
- Prosthetic joint infection
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Extended release
- Liquid
- Cream
Price
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$38.03
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Reviews
1034 reviews so far
68%
saidit'sworth it
52%
saiditworked well
13%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
5possible side effects
- Yeast infection14%
- Headache7%
- Back pain5%
- Constipation2%
- Bladder infection2%
Risks and risk factors
- Serious allergic reaction
- History of penicillin allergy
- History of multiple allergies
- Liver damage
- Existing liver problems
- Taking other medicines that harm the liver
- Superinfection
- Taking Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) for a long time
- Older age
- Taking immunosuppressant medicines
- Rash
- Mononucleosis
- Allergy alert
- Known allergy to clindamycin
- Known allergy to lincosamides
- Severe diarrhea
- History of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Regional enteritis
- Weakened condoms and vaginal diaphragms
- Safety in girls who haven't started puberty