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Below are Benzaclin (Clindamycin Topical) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 3 ratings/reviews, Benzaclin has an overall score of 8. The effectiveness score is 8.67 and the side effect score is 7.33. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | Benzaclin review by 28 year old female patient | | Rating |
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Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | Treatment Info |
Condition / reason: | | acne |
Dosage & duration: | | dont remember (dosage frequency: twice a day) for the period of 1 year |
Other conditions: | | acne scarring |
Other drugs taken: | | nothing | | Reported Results |
Benefits: | | None |
Side effects: | | None |
Comments: | | None |
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| Benzaclin review by 35 year old male patient | | Rating |
Overall rating: | | |
Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | Treatment Info |
Condition / reason: | | Acne |
Dosage & duration: | | 1% / 5% (dosage frequency: twice daily) for the period of 6 months |
Other conditions: | | None |
Other drugs taken: | | None | | Reported Results |
Benefits: | | reduced time to heal after an acne outbreak |
Side effects: | | dry peeling skin |
Comments: | | applied twice daily but then had to cut down on the frequency as it resulted in very dry, peeling skin, and irritabble to touch. The pimples definitely went away faster, by matter of about 3-5 days, but it also left a diffuse discolored area behind. |
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| Benzaclin review by 40 year old female patient | | Rating |
Overall rating: | | |
Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | Treatment Info |
Condition / reason: | | acne |
Dosage & duration: | | topical application (dosage frequency: once daily) for the period of several years |
Other conditions: | | none |
Other drugs taken: | | none | | Reported Results |
Benefits: | | This has helped reduce my cystic acne that forms on my chin area. Nothing has helped previously.I had tried OTC products including Proactiv as well as RX differin. The cysts still occur occasionally but with far less frequency. |
Side effects: | | dryness |
Comments: | | Applied daily in the evening. At first sign of a cyst forming I usually apply it twice daily. |
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