Compare Cleocin vs. Zyvox
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats acne.
Cleocin (clindamycin) is proven to be effective at treating acne when combined with another acne medicine and is available in a variety of formulations.
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3.5/ 5 average rating with 115 reviewsforCleocin
Treats bacterial infections.
Zyvox (linezolid) is good first-choice treatment for serious infections caused by gram positive bacteria.
Upsides
- Available in generic.
- Comes in different formulations (gel, solution, lotion, foam) to fit your preferences.
- Works well for the kind of acne that causes large, red, and swollen pimples.
- Zyvox (linezolid) is effective at treating serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
- Zyvox (linezolid) can be taken orally in liquid form or injected if you have trouble swallowing pills.
Downsides
- Foam formulation can cause headaches.
- You will likely have to use another acne medicine along with Cleocin (clindamycin) since it is not as effective by itself.
- Is only preferred for mild to moderate acne. If you have severe acne your doctor will most likely prescribe an oral medication.
- If you only have comedonal acne (small skin-colored bumps on the skin) without any red, swollen pimples, your doctor may give you an alternative medicine.
- Zyvox (linezolid) can cause dangerously high blood pressures when combined with certain depression medications or excessive amounts of cheese or alcohol.
Used for
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Hospital acquired pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) faecium infection
- Bacteremia associated with intravascular line
- Febrile neutropenia
- Bone infection
- Infective endocarditis
Dosage forms
- Gel
- Foam
- Solution
- Lotion
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
Price
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$122.34
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Reviews
115 reviews so far
57%
saidit'sworth it
43%
saiditworked well
19%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
9possible side effects
- Dryness23%
- Oiliness/Oily skin18%
- Redness16%
- Burning11%
- Burning/Itching11%
- Peeling11%
- Itching11%
- Burning where applied6%
- Headache3%
9possible side effects
- Diarrhea8%
- Nausea7%
- Headache6%
- Vomiting4%
- Dizziness2%
- Rash2%
- Anemia2%
- Fungal infection of the mouth2%
- Abnormal liver function2%
Risks and risk factors
- Skin irritation
- Using other medicines or products that irritate the skin
- Eczema
- Extreme temperatures (hot or cold)
- Severe diarrhea and stomach cramps
- Using Cleocin (clindamycin) for a long time
- Blood and bone marrow problems
- Taking Zyvox (linezolid) for longer than 2 weeks
- Existing bone marrow disease
- Use of other medicines that affect the bone marrow suppression
- Chronic infection
- Use of other antibiotic therapies
- Nerve and eye damage
- Serotonin syndrome
- Taking drugs for depression, migraines, or pain
- Infectious diarrhea
- Taking Zyvox (linezolid) for a long time
- Acid buildup in the blood (lactic acidosis)
- Low blood sugar
- Diabetes
- Using insulin or other diabetic medications