Clindamycin topical for Bacterial Vaginosis User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2020

"I had a bad episode of BV and was first prescribed Metronidazole, but soon after that treatment, I too began having a yeast infection. After being treated for the yeast (I think it was Flagyl), my BV returned. I have since then been prescribed Clindamycin, but for whatever reason, it won’t stay in me! I’ve used it as prescribed (bedtime only), but the next morning it’s coming out with my pee, and when I wipe, it is all on the tissue! Has anyone else experienced this? If so, is there not enough medication left up in me to actually begin working???"

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

"I thought I'd share my experience with clindamycin vaginal cream, as many of the other reviews, well, haven't been exactly great! I have been using this for BV for the last 5 days, I have 2 more days left to use it. At first, I was a bit scared after most reviews said there was severe burning, which is what put me off the most. I just want to put it out there that I haven't had any burning pain or side effects from using this cream at all. My BV symptoms went away after the first dose, and I have been using it at the same time before bed every night. So, don't let the bad reviews put you off trying it because the side effects don't apply to everyone. I have given it a 9/10, because even though my symptoms have gone for now, I don't know if they will return or not."

• Fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2017

"I felt as though it was my duty as a woman to review this medication for the rest of you ladies out there. I was diagnosed with general bacterial vaginosis and was TERRIFIED to use this, considering the awful reviews I read through. I was prescribed the 7-day cream, as well as a general amoxicillin. I am only on 2 days, but I have not experienced ANY side effects at all. I also heard negative things about leakage, but I have not experienced this, except for when I first woke up and went to the bathroom, which I expected. A quick shower did the trick, and I am now sitting at work on my 8th hour with no discomfort or problems!"

• Blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2016

Clindamycin topical "I would definitely recommend this product. I don't always believe reviews. When reading the reviews, I lost hope that it would work for me. I've had these symptoms for the last 5 years or more, and nothing ever works, it comes right back. I take pills, the smell comes right back. I took this insert on Sunday. Today is Tuesday, absolutely no smell. I know it's early, but I've been at work all day, no discharge, so I sweat, no fishy odor. I am so happy, I hope this is the end to my BV nightmare."

• Lon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2020

"I'm reading comments, and no one has said anything about the white cream turning brown by the end of the day. Had anyone experienced this? This is my 1st time taking this. Only did one insertion after reading the reviews, will not do another in fear of the worst yeast infection of my life. (Yikes) don't feel like dealing with a burning vagina, y'know?? I took my 1st cream dosage last night, and as of tonight, it's starting to come out, but it's turned brown. Who else has dealt with this?"

• Lau...
• April 16, 2016

Clindamycin topical "I had a very pungent odor and was diagnosed with BV. I was a little skeptical about Clindesse because oral clindamycin and I do not agree. However, I inserted the Clindesse before bed, and the next day the odor was nonexistent. I haven't had any side effects, so I'm a fan of this product. If you don't have insurance, it can be a bit pricey. So just go online and print or download the coupon card."

• Ang...
• January 27, 2020

Clindamycin topical "I read reviews about Clindesse and was very skeptical. I used it, and the foul odor went away in a matter of hours. I read that it gives you a yeast infection, so I took something to prevent it. Fast forward...Clindesse is a very powerful antibiotic. It literally cleans out all of the old bacteria that metronidazole didn't get. I'm on day 5, and it's still excreting bacteria, but not like in the beginning. I finally feel a sense of relief. Everyone's chemistry is different, so it may work on one woman differently than another. I'd absolutely try it again."

• TXm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

Clindamycin topical "I have had issues with bacterial vaginitis (BV) in the past, and once I learned what caused them, I haven’t had any problems. I was a little careless recently and was so happy when my doc offered this one-time dose instead of the usual week-long Flagyl treatment. It worked immediately, but after two days, I started having vaginal itching like crazy. On the 3rd day, a thick white discharge started - vaginal yeast infection. I am waiting until the 7 days are up to treat the yeast infection the med gave me, and I regret not choosing the Flagyl. The cause of my BV is semen. It sucks to avoid getting that in me, but so does smelling like a fish. Once I figured out the cause of BV, I’ve been BV-free for almost a decade."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2018

Clindamycin topical "I have been struggling with BV for about 15 years. At first, I was being treated for a yeast infection, finally, I was given Flagyl. The first, second, and third rounds didn't work, then they went to the metronidazole gel. All 7 rounds, no success. I have been trying to conceive, so this was a hard pill to swallow. I'm on 27, I just couldn't understand, so I researched different meds and went back to my doctor with questions. She prescribed Clindesse. I rushed home, showered, and inserted the med. The next day, I felt so much better. I was dancing around the house. It's day four with not a symptom of any kind. I love this product, hopefully, the BV remains gone."

• Bec...
• August 25, 2017

Clindamycin topical "I was prescribed this cream after already taking oral medications that failed to work because I have had a gastric bypass, and the pills were not absorbed by my body enough to get rid of my b.v. I put it in at night and felt 70% better in the morning when I woke up."

• Smi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2020

Clindamycin topical "Clindesse is a lifesaver! My BV is cured! I had no real side effects. I always eat yogurt and take probiotics too! The drug is pricey but worth every penny! The one dose is awesome! I wish the price would go down, though. I have to give this drug a 10 rating!"

• jcv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2014

Clindamycin topical "My doc gave me Clindesse as a last resort to my 6-month vaginal discharge issue. Luckily, she gave me a free sample. I inserted it on Wednesday night, and by Friday afternoon, I had a raging yeast infection! Called the doc back, and she prescribed Diflucan to counteract the Clindesse-induced yeastie. This changed my ongoing symptoms for the worse! Ladies, I sincerely hope this med works for most of you, but for me, it didn't. For being someone who has never had side effects of any meds, this was certainly a first for me."

• Deb...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 27, 2020

"I've used all antibiotics, both orally and vaginally, for BV, including this one. They all work, but the recurrence rate is very high. The reason is Gardnerella, the bacteria that causes BV, creates a biofilm to protect itself from the antibiotics. I finally found a doctor who prescribed this drug but had me use boric acid suppositories starting the first day on the antibiotics for a total of twenty-one nights. According to the CDC, boric acid destroys the biofilm so the antibiotic can work and also restores the healthy acidic pH balance in the vagina so the good bacteria (lactobacillus) can keep the bad bacteria (Gardnerella) in check. As a maintenance plan, I use either clindamycin or Metrogel every night for five nights for six months and boric acid suppositories two nights a week. Amazon sells the suppositories. The key to stopping the hamster wheel of chronic BVs is to not just rely on one course of treatment but also to do maintenance."

• Anonymous
• May 21, 2009

Clindamycin topical "I did have bacterial vaginosis. Doctors were treating me for a yeast infection. No one did a culture. They even gave me Metronidazole, 4 pills in one shot. I developed sensitivity to it. Clindesse cream was smooth, calmed my symptoms, and with only one-time application, my nightmare was gone."

• Ann...
• May 24, 2018

Clindamycin topical "I was experiencing a horrible BV. I would be embarrassed because I was having a bad odor and felt sweaty with discharge. I informed my gyn when I got my annual Pap. He prescribed me Clindesse and gave me a coupon for it, $75 off!!! I ended up paying $35 out of pocket. I got home that evening, showered, and inserted the medication. I took it on Tuesday, and today is Thursday, and so far, no discharge, no foul odor, no sweat. So relieved. I was only wondering if the medication would come back out or have a nasty discharge like the other reviews I read. I would recommend this medication."

• I...
• December 11, 2021

Clindamycin topical "I took Clindesse 14 days ago, and it has made my life a living nightmare! OMG, the side effects have been severe for me. I inserted it in the evening on a Sunday, and by mid 4 PM Monday, I started to feel irritability. Prior to the medicine, I did not have itching or a burning sensation. My vagina felt like it was on fire. I went to the restroom, and I saw the thickest cottage cheese-like discharge. My vulva was swollen as well. I went online to see side effects, and boom, I experienced the majority of them. The attending clinic where I had been treated and diagnosed hasn’t been responsive in scheduling an immediate follow-up. Meanwhile, it’s been 14 days, and the discharge has gone from intense to mild, but it is still present. Because I can’t take over-the-counter meds, I have been holistic to soothe my vulva from the chafing, burning, itching, and swelling. I miss my balanced pH vagina prior to BV."

• Tan...
• October 1, 2019

"I inserted this last night, and it's been burning and itching ever since. Tonight, the burning and itching are so bad that I feel like going to the emergency room. I feel like someone poured acid in my vagina. I don't even know how I'm going to get any sleep tonight. Why would my doctor even take a chance at prescribing this for me?"

• Anonymous
• March 15, 2012

Clindamycin topical "It worked very well on my condition. No awful side effects, since I expected the burning sensation after reading the information about it. I only had problems keeping the ovule in, since it appears to get stuck in the applicator."

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2009

Clindamycin topical "Clindesse didn't work for me -- and it sure was expensive! My doctor prescribed it rather than a less expensive alternative because it's a one-dose treatment. Worked for about a month the first time, then back to the doctor. The second time it worked for a week. Wasted a lot of money."

• Aer...
• September 24, 2015

Clindamycin topical "Great! I did the 3-ovule treatment, and it was noticeably improved after day 1. This stuff is expensive! The applicator doesn't work; the ovule gets stuck. I was very happy with the results! I don't know if it will reoccur, but time will tell. Going to attack my diet; I wonder if that may make a difference."

• Leg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 27, 2020

Clindamycin topical "My doctor prescribed Clindesse along with Gynazole, advising me to use them alphabetically: 'C' before 'G' because of the expectancy of a yeast infection after using Clindesse. I noticed that this stuff really stayed in and clung over a course of days and comes out, but NO SMELL. My cycle came on about 3 days after the dose, and my blood didn't even have an odor. I use a flex cup, so I can see and smell anything that comes out. Anyway, I feel like this medication has renewed me, and I felt soooooo fresh. Sure enough, a few days after, I started to feel a bit itchy, like a yeast infection is coming on, but no discharge, luckily, I had my trigger shot (Gynazole dose), so I was prepared. There really isn't anything like this. Out of Flagyl, use to be my go-to, but this one dose is amazing."

• Lee...
• October 6, 2019

"I've had BV for about a year, and about 8 months ago I was prescribed metro (which I have taken in the past 6-10 times because I seem to be prone to BV). Normally, after treating BV with metro, BOOM, yeast infection here I come. Rewind 8 months back, on metro day 2 I broke into hives all over my body, which led to me having terrible anxiety around any antibiotic. I even stopped swallowing vitamins whole, I would crush or open capsules. Eventually, I decided it’s time to treat this BV and grow up! I took Clindamycin capsules, which took me about 2 months to accept I was trying an antibiotic. First round failed and 2nd round also. Both times on the pill I wasn’t getting relief, and symptoms got worse after day 3 (maybe because I was opening the capsule and diluting it in a shot glass with juice). I finally took the cream right now, after weeks of reading horrible reviews, my anxiety has been bad, but this needs to be treated. I inserted the cream around 11. Some leakage, 0 burning, and no other side effects. I’ll keep you posted."

• Anonymous
• January 19, 2017

Clindamycin topical "This med was prescribed to me 3 months ago for vaginal 'E. coli.' I did not have any symptoms at all of b.v. or 'E. coli' until I used it! I have had extreme issues! A shingles outbreak the days after using it, burning, itching, swelling, oral and vaginal yeast infection. My immune system has been severely low, and I cannot seem to get better. This med ruined my life! I went to the doc feeling normal, but after using Clindesse, I feel like I have AIDS! I was tested last year, and I was negative, so now 3 months later, and my body is all messed up. Worst med I have ever taken!"

• Tmo...
• July 23, 2015

"I've been using this gel off and on, but BV always seems to come back. I think maybe my body is immune to this medication now, so I'm going to try Metrogel. The first time I used Cleocin it worked great for a few months, then, of course, it came back. Then I got a yeast infection, and after the treatment for the yeast, BV would come back. It's a never-ending cycle. But the medicine gave me no side effects and works until it comes back."

• Fir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2018

"I was asked to use the ovules for three days. Right after insertion (best done by finger), it burns a lot for the first 15-20 minutes, then it calms down. I thought it was an allergic reaction, but after reading these posts, it seems like it’s a side effect. Symptoms seem to be getting better, but I’m also taking another oral antibiotic, so I’m not sure which medicine is the effective one. If there is an alternative to this medicine, I would opt for that to avoid that awful burning sensation."