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| 5 | H Pylori | stuffed up nose. for first 2 days mild nausea one hour after taking meds, goes away after 20 min. Other than that I get the taste of metal in the mouth. But THAT IS IT. | I read these forums prior to taking the H PAC triple therapy kit including Prevacid and Amoxicillin too and you guys scared the crap out of me. After speaking to 4 different doctors they assured me the health benefits were far greater than the discomfort from POTENTIAL side effects but that I most likely would not feel any. The doctors were right and you guys are scaring people into not taking what they need. If you are reading this and are concerned about the drug you are about to take GO ASK YOUR DOCTOR HIS/HER OPINION | M | 30 | 7 days | 1/29/2010 | 5 | H Pylori | Ever lick a 9 volt battery when you were a kid? Yeah, Same Taste. The "runs" on day 7-10. Terrible Lethergy, depression, felt like i was being pelted by a professional boxer in the solar plexus at times - But there were also moments where the "sun peeked through the clouds", felt good and kept me going! | To hell and back, but definately worth it - i almost quit because i actually felt worse before i got better - then 2 days after my 2 week therapy - WOW!!!, i finally rid myself of the 2 year funk i was in!!! If you can stand it, please try to stick it out - you might be suprised at the results! I got my life back!!!! Now i've switched over to the homeopathic makula honey/mastic - just to be safe - I shan't go thru that ordeal again - i tell you for sure... | M | 42 | 14 days 500 mg 2X day | 4/22/2010 | 5 | chest infection | Unpleasant taste, but worth putting up with. Some insomnia during first couple of days of course which subsequently subsided. | I'm taking Abbot branded Claricid which is a coated form of clarithromycin, I believe this is similar drug to Biaxin. I had a very congested chest, heavy and very irritable cough, was started on amoxicillin by my doc but after 3 days my chest was getting worse so went back and was prescribed Claricid. Started feeling some improvement after 2nd day on claricid, and quite a lot better by day 5, still have 2 days left in course. Have still got some irritable cough but my chest much better than a few days ago. I've been eating one or two kingsize pots of live yoghurt each day throughout the course, I've had no diarrhea. I am pleased I was prescribed this medicine, its helped my chest infection a lot. Bit shocking to read all the bad reviews on here though! | M | 40 | 7 days 500 2X day | 4/26/2010 | 5 | infected throat | dry mouth metalic taste. ate yogurt to prevent diarrhea. had no problem | It worked great - my sore throat was feeling better after one day. coughed up yelllow mucus for about 5 days. | M | 72 | 10 days 500mg 2X day | 7/11/2010 | 5 | Severe chest infection, bronchitis | None. Maybe the thing about the vivid dreams, but nothing scarier than a lost wallet. | Awesome. Back at the gym on Day 4. | M | 55 | 4 days 500 MG 1X day | 10/3/2010 Patient History | 5 | chronic sinusitis | Stomache pains, gas, INSOMNIA, bitter taste in mouth, weird dizziness... mild high feeling...almost dream state moments. | Do not consume alcohol while taking this medication.. or god have mercy on your soul.. Even consuming a small amount gave me a 48hr EXTREME hangover. One good side effect. I had this Dry itchy skin on my back.. suffered with it for over 20 years. After 5 days on these meds my back is smooth as a babies bottom and for the first time no itching. When you have been itching for 20 years these detrimental side effects are more than acceptable in my case. TIPS. Do not take meds at night. Start your regiment in the morning with breakfast. This way you avoid the crazy ass night tremors... although there is no escaping the insomnia it seams. Take with Yogurt to avoid the runs. The med destroys all bacteria.. even the good one that promote healthy digestion. You need to replace those good bacterial. I recommend Yoptimal with dual probiotics. other than that... remember.. this med is the equivalent of a Bacterial NUCLEAR attack!! If your doc put you these very strong meds.. you probably need to suck it up get it done. Finish your meds. You for sure don't want your infection to be resistant to this powerful stuff.. | M | 36 | 15 days 1000 1X day | 12/8/2010 | 5 | sinus infection | The only side effects I've noticed are tiredness come drowsiness, a slight loss of mental alertness, and a slight decrease in apetite...plus the inevitable mild oral and intestinal side effects (the latter of which I'm trying to counter by eating yoghurt). Maybe if I was flying an aeroplane or driving a train the tiredenss/drowsiness might be an issue, and in my case I've decided not to drive a car until I finish taking the course of tablets. I'm surprised and interested to learn that people have such significant reactions to antibiotics. I haven't taken antibiotics in over 20 years and have forgotten what they're like, so they're sort of new territory for me. So far they're doing a great job on the sinus infection. I no longer feel in its grip, as if it were sucking away my vitality like a malevolent (non-medical) leech. My sympathies to all you people who have allergic etc reactions to antibiotics! | M | 53 | 5 days 250 MG 2X day | 12/31/2010 | 5 | Sinus and ear infections | The only negative side effect I had was the heavy metal taste. | I have struggled with ear infections my entire life and have taken so many antibiotics! There was a six year time period in my late thirties that no sooner than I would get rid of an ear infection, I would get another. I later found out I was highly allergic to the horses I worked with on a daily basis. Apparently I was NOT allergic to Biaxin as it seems others may have been, as for me it was the best antibiotic I have ever taken. Many of the other antibiotics had a tendency to depress me, especially when taken with sinus drainage medicines. I actually felt relatively good while taking Biaxin and it always was the most effective for my ear and sinus infections. The only problem I have today is that having taken it so many times, it has become less effective. As for the negative side effects listed on this site for Biaxin, they pail in comparison to Cipro and some of the other antibiotics out there. I have just found out the hard way the many side effects of Cipro / Ciprofloxacin, etc., and they are scary! As for my experience, Biaxin is the best I have takin for effectiveness. You just have to live with the taste. | M | 55 | 1X day | 2/13/2011 | 5 | Pneumonia | Somewhat of an aftertaste in my mouth, but for me that's easy to overcome by taking it with orange juice/lemondade/milk etc. It's certainly not worth complaining about. | Seems to have gotten rid of my pneumonia quickly. Shocks me to see people that it has helped talking about a "lawsuit" when possible side effects are clearly noted. This type of drug needs to remain available. I was out of options with my pneumonia at this point, and it could have saved my life. | M | 31 | 10 days 1000 1X day | 5/12/2011 | 5 | Sinusitis | I don't recall major side effects. I felt somewhat tired and dizzy though, but what can you expect -- that's what antibiotics do. I also had some diarrhea. | The drug really helped alleviate sinusitis. Worked for me:-) Much better than clindamycin. That other stuff made me go to the ER. | M | 22 | 7 days 1X day | 4/28/2011 | 5 | Chonic illness and recurrent infect | diarehia, gas, possibly others bu UI attribute them to th eillness I have lots of experience with, not the only drug that helps the infections in my scarred lungs; I have found. | This works. Some of what people are claimimg to be side effects are yuor body fighting a serious infection.They are not neccisarily the drug. It does have some side effects, yes. I have had in some instances very bad diareha from it and other drugs I must take. The alternative for me is death or hospitalization(which has a high percentage of fatal risk itself).This drup is great for serious infections. Especially if you must also take Prednisone regularly, although that magnifies the gastro side effects. But comfort is not what it is for. | M | 44 | 1X day | 10/18/2011 | 5 | Bronchitis | Has cured me twice with no side effects. | My respiratory system can be likened to my achilles heel. When my body comes down with a chest cold the liklihood of developing bronchitis is very high regardless of what I do to curb the sickness. My body seems to produce an uncommonly high amount of mucus making my lungs feel as though they are heavy filled with glue. I've taken Biaxin XL twice for bronchitis and experienced positive results with no side effects. On a side note the doctor also prescribed 'liquid expectorant' to help clear my stubborn mucus. | M | 26 | 7 days 500 2X day | 6/1/2012 | 5 | Mycoplasma Respiratory Infection | strong dream recall, helped by dosing in am, gas, mild diarrhea, mental fog at times, some strange heart beats. | Strong medication which works well to help treat chronic sinusitis. If possible, it may be a good idea to drink abit of Gatorade since this medication can cause some issues with heartbeat due to electrolyte imbalance. | M | 50 | 28 days 500mg 1X M | 9/6/2012 | 5 | Bad sore throat | Other than the metallic taste noted by others and a little fatigue, particularly in the morning, I had no real side effects. I have been sure to take the medicine after eating and, as with all antibiotics, supplementing mt diet with probiotics to keep gastrointestinal issues to a minimum. On day 8 of a 10 day course right now and throat was clear by day 3. | M | 50 | 10 days | 1/30/2013 | 5 | Sinusitis | The only side effects i have had, is a very bitter taste in my mouth (esp. At night and in the morning), and very vivid dreams that i am able to remember well into the day... Other than that nothing, no anxiety, no headaches or diarrea or anything like that, perhaps its because i'm one of the youngest people posting on this board????? | The stuff works. I'd much rather live with the bitter taste and dreams than have the horrible headache and pressure that was plaguing me for 2 months nonstop. | M | 19 | 8 days | 1/15/2006 | 5 | to the previous post, you shouldnt worry about any other side effects if you are already 3 days in... Bitter taste in mouth is probably as bad as its going to get for you, i should know, ive been on it for 3 weeks (one more to go) | none | M | 3 weeks | 1/27/2006 | 5 | Sinus Infection, Bronchitis | Dry Mouth, Feeling "seperated" from the world, Loose Stools | This is a wonder drug for me. Take it, suffer through 10-12 days of absolute hell on the toilet, lose 20 pounds in the process, drink water and still unable to talk due to dry mouth, and feel like the last time iI smoked pot, and feel better. This drug does EXACTLY whatis is supoosed to do. Given a choice of a Z-Pack (which has never worked for me, no side effects but still...) or this, I choose this. This is a great medication, FOR ME, but I definitely know what the effects are when I do. I get Biaxin, I bouy stock in Proctor and Gamble, it is that simple. Drink lots of water, concentrate more in the office and plan to take an extra 20 -40 per day of breaks | M | 34 | 5 days | 8/14/2006 | 5 | Bronchial Pneumonia | none | Had a severe case of bronchial pneumonia which I let slide for six weeks until I was in extreme distress....3 days into treatment with Biaxin and I feel great | M | 52 | 7 days | 1/25/2006 | 5 | Sinusitis/pneumonia | Very few if any…Did not have awful taste everyone rants about. I thought I was dieing before I started to take this stuff! After reading all the negative hype, I was scared to take it, I am so glad I took it and believed in it! | Some tricks you may want to incorporate. Drink copious amounts of water, stay hydrated. Brush/floss/Listerine three times a day, keep your mouth clean and free of yeast. Take your pills at the same times each day and take them mid-meal, not before or after. Take Acidophilus and Bifidus between 45 and 60 billion a day, aids in maintaining a healthy "gut" and overall immunity, and prevents opportunistic bad bacteria from taking up residence (candida, etc.) And one last thing, don’t read all the negative side effects, your mind is a powerful thing and can send you into believing you have them all! Think positively! I felt 100% within 3 hour of taking Biaxin, within 24 hours my sinus issue was resolving itself and my chest congestion began to clear. It worked and it will work for you! | M | 40 | 14 days | 4/3/2006 | 5 | bronchitis | weird yet pleasant taste eased my anxiety and panic attacks insomnia but I am a mild insomniac so im not shure to blame the pill | Good stuff cleard me up quickly | M | 16 | 10 days | 10/11/2005 |
BIAXIN (CLARITHROMYCIN): Clarithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial respiratory tract infections. Clarithromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. FDA Approval Date: 1991-10-31 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)