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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BIAXIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 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 | Sinus/Chest Infection | In middle of the night, I would wake up with the horrible taste of metallic taste but besides that everything has been great. I took it at 9pm the first night and the next morning I felt great. I and taking a dosage of 2 500mg XL. | I am usually gastro sensitive but this pill has not affected me at all. | F | 49 | | 5/20/2004 | 5 | Chronic Lyme Disease | Mild, occasional metallic taste and mild diarrhea/loose stools. | Very good for Chronic Lyme. Expensive if no insurance ($280 for 60 500mg caps). Benefits most certainly worth the side effects. Currently taking 500mg Bid in conjunction with Plaquenil 200mg Bid and have just completed 1 mo. of a 4 month regimen. | M | 55 | | 5/24/2003 | 5 | Immune Deficiency-Chronic Sinusitis | Yes, metallic taste goes with this drug! I alternate it with Bactrim, 2 weeks on each. I have never had any side effects except for the taste. | Most antibiotics will no longer work for me. Biaxin has dramatically improved the quality of my life. Before alternating this drug with Bactrim, I had severe sinus infections constantly! | F | 54 | | 10/20/2007 | 5 | Pneumonia | Woke up on day 4 with a bad taste in my mouth, same thing as what other individuals have commented on. I'm currently on the 6th day and the bad taste is still there but its not bad. It's mild discomfort, not the level of discomfort that others have experienced. Minor trouble sleeping, but I didn't attribute this to the drug until reading the forum. The deep, wet cough has subsided, and I occasionally experience a dry cough. | I was fatigued before having the drug but as the infection is clearing up I am gaining more energy. No other side effects to report. | F | 19 | | 11/17/2008 | 4 | bronchitis | terrible watery stools, awful taste in mouth, dizziness disgusting taste in my mouth and very thirsty all the time | though the symptoms cleared up the medication made me feel worse than the illness. I will definitely not take this again. | M | 60 | | 3/2/2007 | 4 | sore throat | | 5/6/2004 | 4 | bacterial skin infection | metallic taste in my mouth within two hours of my first dose, strange but not painful stomach sensations throughout the course. | the third antibiotic treatment i've tried to help cure my skin infection, and this was the greatest help with the fewest side effects. | F | 17 | | 2/5/2005 | 4 | ulcer | | 11/13/2006 | 3 | Severe Infected Tongue Lacerations | I dont have the nasty taste in my mouth but that is probably due to the fact I already have a nasty taste in my mouth from my tongue being infected. I do however have lightheaded side effects. And some stomach aches from the Biaxin. | I must say though I am the needle in the haystack here. I am the only person on here taking biaxin for a non pulmonary problem. I did question my doctor when he said biaxin - becuase having worked in a pulmonologists office for a while Biaxin is typiclly given for upper respirtory infections. I havent had any relief yet from it I hope it kicks in soon!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 22 | | 4/11/2006 | 3 | pneumonia and pleurisy | I'm on my second day of biaxin, and the first night I woke to a bitter taste in my mouth. I couldn't sleep after that. The taste is still here, and I've tried everything, brushing, eating, OJ (which tasted HORRIBLE w/ this taste!!) Even dill pickles. It's bugging me a lot. I also am dizzy and tired all day. Its only my second day, so I hope there isn't more side effects to come. | F | 21 | | 11/8/2006 | 3 | | 2/12/2005 | 3 | Chest infection & cough | On April 4 2005 I was prescribed Biaxin. I've been taking Biaxin for three days now. The first night I had incredable nightmares which were so desturbing they woke me up over and over the entire night. They left me with very desturbed thoughts for most of the next day. However, I have not had a repeat of these yet. The metal taste hit me the day after. I thought both were just me but two days later I told a buddy at work about the bad dreams I had after I took some antibiotics he asked me if I took Biaxin as he had the same thing happen to him. If I thought the dreams it would repeat I would stop taking it in a heartbeat. | Not sure yet about there anti-biotic nature but it has only been 3 days. I wish someone warned me about the disturbing dreams. | M | 49 | | 4/7/2005 | 3 | 1X day | 6/18/2015 | 2 | Sinus Infection | The first 3 days weren't terrible. Felt a little foggy and out of sorts. Experience small bouts of vertigo. On day four, I began suffering severe anxiety. I felt like i was going crazy; A million and one thoughts shot through my brain and I couldn't understand why. I could barely drive as the anxiety completely took over me. Severe fogginess continues. I won't be taking this again. | Took as an alternative to Penicillan. Hoping there's another alternative that won't mess with my mind so bad. | F | 29 | 500mg 2X day | 10/7/2016 | 2 | | 2/15/2005 | 2 | chest virus | i just want to know anyone who has takin the liqid form was is chalky?? i think something is wrong with it but the evening after taking it i had a masive headache and my world seemed to be spining i woke up every hour and had a horrible stomach ache | | 1/9/2007 | 1 | | 6/10/2006 | 1 | pneumonia and sinus infections | My daughter has taken Biaxin on and off for a little more than a year. It took a while to pinpoint Biaxin as the cause. She experienced terrible nightmares, hallucinations and vomiting. Her nightmares and hallucinations were always the same. | We will never use this product again! It needs to be removed from the market! | F | 8 | | 2/28/2006 |
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)