Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you
have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop
the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have any of these serious side effects:
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diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
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urinating less than usual or not at all;
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fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
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severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
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feeling like you might pass out;
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or
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white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips.
Less serious side effects include:
This is not a complete of side effects, and others may occur. Tell your
doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect lincomycin?
Before receiving lincomycin, tell your doctor if you are also using erythromycin
(E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, and others).
There may be other drugs that can interact with lincomycin. Tell your doctor about all
your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and
drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about lincomycin.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.