I recently started a topical ointment called Ziana for a skin complaint. I noticed that this medication contains clindamycin (1.2%). Reading over the leaflet, this particular drug -- like any antibiotic I suppose -- is sometimes associated with GI symptoms.
I have indeed had some increased IBS symptoms since starting the topical, but this recent period has also coincided with discontinuing the antidepressant I had been taking for 1.5 yrs. Coming off of an antidepressant typically causes increased IBS symptoms for me, so I suspect this is the issue.
But I was just curious how common it is for a topical ointment (containing an antibiotic) to cause increased IBS symptoms?
I'm trying to weigh whether it's worth discontinuing this ointment for a while.
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can a topical medication cause or aggrevate IBS symptoms?
