Drug Ratings for BIAXINAverage Rating: 2.4 (1073 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BIAXIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 2 | strep throat or mono | started this medecine 2 days ago ..have a very bad taste in my mouth like metalic taste....cant sleep..and when i can i have horible nightmares never had this kind of nightmares before..upset stomac i went for supper tonight with hubby and i did not want to drive i was sure i would have an accident..scared of everyone........ | i have never had these behaviours before its not me..this medecine is crazy..would never take it anymore | F | 39 | 3 days | 4/7/2007 | 1 | Bronchitis | Anxiety, sweats, diarrhea and acne like pimples! | I would never take this medicine ever again as it supposedly attacks the bacteria in the infection as well as the good bacteria in your system! I developed a rash after day 2 and I never clued in that it was from BIAXIN as I have acne prone skin. I thought it was not from washing my face as clean over several days and this all started back at the end of Jan/07 and now the rash is still here on my entire face! It is almost like mini-white heads or clogged pore feeling especially when you wash and wet the face. I run my fingers over my skin and it's like all my pores are inflamed and cloggged! It is now April/07 and now I still cannot get rid of it! My doctor sent me to a dermatologist thinking it was acne and dermatologist recommended ACCUTANE and I told her that it was not acne as I would know as I have dealt with it all my life! She said it was and I did my own research and I am almost 100% sure it is a side effect from the drugs because it all started from there!! I am now trying | F | 30 | 7 days | 4/5/2007 | 3 | H Pylori Infection | Nausea, anxiety, mood swings, metal taste in mouth, persistant diarhea. | I have been taking 500MG 2 times a day as part of a PrevPac Treament (Amoxicillin, Biaxin, & Prevacid) for the bacteria that causes ulcers. I have 2 days worth left but the diarhea was awful this morning. | M | 44 | 12 days | 4/3/2007 | 1 | severe bronchitis | Horrible taste in mouth, total loss of appetite and *SEVERE* insomnia. I went for 4 nights without sleeping at all. I started to feel crazy. I looked at the mirror and didn't recognize myself. My boyfriend became afraid of me. I could not control my thoughts and I felt like I was going insane. Finally, I checked this site and realized it was the Biaxin that was making me insane! I had to stop on day 5 because I couldn't handle it anymore. I'm better off keeping my sanity and just leaving what's left of the infection to God. | It seemed to be working on the bronchitis... but it was NOT worth the side effects so I had to stop on day 5. I've never stopped taking a medicine because of side-effects before. I do not have a history of depression--but this medicine made me extremely depressed. I would have random crying fits thoughout the five days I was on it. I was unable to concentrate and get any of my work done (i'm a grad school student). NEVER AGAIN! | F | 23 | 5 days | 4/1/2007 | 4 | Sinus Infection | Some mild stomach cramping and abdominal pain | Just to clarify, alcohol does NOT inherently act badly with this drug. We had a party last night and I had several beers with no reaction at all. In fact, it seemed to alleviate some of the abdominal pain. However, this is an antibiotic and as such alcohol will make it non-effective. It did seem to not be working, but that seemed to be due more to the smoking in the bar than the alcohol, as when we switched to a bar that didn't allow smoking I was fine. Additionally, sleep was somewhat restless, but not any more so than any other time I have had a reasonable amount to drink. Not trying to disprove any of the below comments, but for an average person that has not really experienced any side effects, alcohol in moderation should not be an issue. On the other hand, this did clear up my infection shortly after taking the first dosage so it really works, though it is strong. My dosage is 500mg. | M | 23 | 3 days | 3/31/2007 | 3 | lung infection | weird dreams, terrible stomach cramping, diarrhea, rash on neck and chest, anxiety and depression | this is a WEIRD drug... | F | 22 | 5 days | 3/30/2007 | 3 | pleurisy with no relief | I too have had the "nasty taste" im my mouth. Crazy dreams which I never saw anything about in any lit I received. And I feel like I have a yeast infection starting. Also, I am on Xanax for anxiety and I too have had to increase my dose because I did not feel it working. Thank goodness I am almost finished with this medicine. The worst part was all the lit I have looked at says do not mix Xanax and Biaxin yet even though my doctor knew I was on Xanax she put on Biaxin anyway! | Because of my allergies I can not take but 2 drugs Biaxin and Cipro...from now on, I do not think I will be taking Biaxin again. My emotions or too up and down anyway to risk having an antibotic mess them up anymore. | F | 31 | 10 days | 3/30/2007 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Heart Racing, Spotting | I wish there was 'ZERO' on the rating scale. This drug was brutal. I started off the week with the flu and felt ok midweek. I had developed a sinus infection so was prescribed BIAXIN, I actually felt worse from all the side affects then i did when I had the flu. I couldnt even go to work and had to take off the ENTIRE week. This is a terrible horrible drug that does strange things to you. It is surprising what drugs are approved out there. I have no allergies and have never had a reaction to any drug, so I had no idea that these were side affects until I found this website. Don't take this drug ever unless you want to feel like death. | F | 30 | 2 days | 3/30/2007 | 1 | SINUS INFECTION | The first thing I noticed was a rapid heartbeat/pounding heart. Then I felt shaky and weak as well as dizzy. I also could barely relax and close my eyes to sleep or stay asleep very well. As well as a bad taste in my mouth. I have never had such bad side effects from an antibiotic before - doctor's should DEFINITELY tell you about these possible side effects. I would rather wait and see if this sinus problem will go away on its own. | WILL NEVER USE AGAIN!!! | F | 32 | 3 days | 3/19/2007 | 1 | Chest Infection | ANXIETY DEPRESSION INSOMNIA COULDNT SLEEP FOR MORE THAN 5 MINS NERVOUSNESS RESTLESS ALMOST IN A ZOMBIE DREAM STATE | DO NOT TAKE THIS STUPID DRUG.. I WENT TO MY DOCTOR CAUSE I WAS FEELIN LIKE THIS AND SHE PUT ME ON ANTI DEPRESSANTS.. I THINK IT'S ALL JUST A BIG GIMMICK I WENT TO MY PHYSICHIATRIST AND SHE APOLOGIZED THAT MY MD DID THIS TO ME NOT A GOOD DRUG PLEASE DONT TAKE IT!!!!!! | F | 20 | 2 days | 3/18/2007 | 5 | sinus infection, ear infection | horrible metallic taste in mouth that lasted the entire time I was on it, some nausea, slight fatigue, intense dreams | I would definitely recommend Biaxin. It quickly cured my sinus infection and ear infection after I had already tried another antibiotic before being prescribed this one. The side effects are worth it! | F | 21 | 10 days | 3/17/2007 | 5 | sinus infection | Bad taste in mouth | Bad taste in mouth, drinking CRANBERRY JUICE will help with this side effect. | F | 39 | 10 days | 3/16/2007 | 4 | Sinusitis | Very FOUL taste in mouth throughout entire day and while sleeping. Have tried gum, candies, mints, strong juices, even slept with a mint in my mouth to try and overcome the taste to get some sleep. Taste so bad that it induces nausea and the sensation of needing to vomit. Additional noted side effects include anxiety, heart palpitations, diareha, stomach cramps, and loss of appetite. Feel very "keyed up". Thankfully my doctor put me off work for the week due to an additonal eye infection, don't think I would have been able to work while taking this medication. | Helped with sinus infection almost immediately, however the side effects definitely will be a consideration if this medication is needed in the future. They are almost intolerable, given that there may be alternatives. I would not allow my 3 year old to be prescribed this medication unless absolutely necessary. | F | 36 | 4 days | 3/16/2007 | 1 | skin infection | Anxiety, heart palpitations, awful trembling, confusion, nausea, lack of appetite, diarrhea. Am currently on Xanax ER .5 mg daily for generalized anxiety. Biaxin totally negated its effectiveness. Went to ER last night (2:30 a.m.) and ER doctor told me there was no relation between the two, so I should continue taking it. NO WAY! I wouldn't take one more of those horse pills if you paid me. Going to try to get on another antibiotic. Sadly, doctors don't understand that patients who have a history of anxiety-related illnesses have a higher sensitivity to any drug that induces anxiety. Will never take this medicine again. | F | 43 | 3.5 days | 3/13/2007 | 5 | H pylori | First two days severe anxiety, crying, bloating, and heart palpitations. I was ready to stop the drug. Then on day three it all cleared up, now I am hardly bloated (before I took this drug I looked 6 months pregnant.) No anxiety or depression anymore, was told by someone that the anxiety and depression in the beginning is the bacteria trying to fight the drug. Slight metallic taste, but its worth it. Worst side effect for me was that I had so much energy I couldn't sleep much and switched day to day from being extremely huingry to having zero appetite. However, Stick with it if you can. | M | 21 | 14 days | 3/12/2007 | 5 | sinus infection | Metallic taste in mouth, which causes nausea in the morning. Insomnia. Mild depression & anxiety. Bouts of dizziness. Basically has kept me from my normal activities. | prescribed XL for 7 days..have 3 more doses to go! Dramatic, fast cure of sinus infection. The side effects are horrible, but I've not had anything clear my sinuses this quickly before. Before taking again, I'll definitely talk to the doc about alternatives. I don't like the idea of canceling plans / activities because of the side effects... but I'm finishing this round because I sure don't want to take anything more soon! | F | 51 | 4 days | 3/11/2007 | 5 | pnuemonia | terrible taste in my mouth...some diarreha...funky dreams | While it's completely elminiated my infection, the taste in my mouth is horrible. I can't eat much since everything tastes awful. I feel like I want to vomit when I'm eating, and that sucks. I've lost 5 pounds due to this horrible taste. I have 2 more days. I CAN do it! | F | 42 | 7 days | 3/8/2007 | 5 | Pneumonia, Sinusitis | horrible taste in my mouth, upset stomach and diarrea, insomnia,fatigue, and really bad night sweats! | I have been put on Biaxin for pneumonia for the past three years and although the side effects suck it clears up a chest infection within days. I am so glad I am on it. | F | 18 | 10 days | 3/8/2007 | 4 | Pneumonia | I've had major GI cramping and a weird vaniela-like taste in my mouth. I have also had gyno issues - spotting, discharge... but no yeast infection. I can't take the Biaxin in the morning for fear of needing to run to the washroom throughout the day at work! | I was on Biaxin last year for strep and experienced non of these symptoms. | F | 33 | 4 days | 3/8/2007 | 2 | sinus infection, flu recovery | Metallic taste in mouth, very thirsty, daily headaches, fatigue, sorrow, depression and feeling of being helpless, heartburn, loose stools, aches all over, after 7th day and stopping-(was supposed to take 1000mg for 10 days, mfg Sandoz for Clarithromycin) now have rash on face, neck, chest. Doctor wants to see me today after learning about rash. | The rash is a real mess given that I work in a professional environment and look like my chin and neck are messed up. The rash feels a bit like 'prickly heat' but looks like red welts and white-heads. Gross. I feel a little feverish in the rash areas also. The medicine did seem to make my thoughts stranger than normal, and I'm still experiencing waves of fatigue even though I'm sleeping enough at night and it's been 2 days since my last dose. | F | 37 | 7 days | 3/6/2007 | 1 | H Pylori Bacteria | My 9 yr old daugther was taking a triple therapy treatment which included 500 mg of Biaxin twice a day for 14 days for the h pylori bacteria that causes ulcers. After 3 days of this med she broke out in itchy hives all over her body, her head itched and we had to give Benadryl, she still itched though rash went away, only to come back every night and its been 6 days since she stopped the Biaxin and Amoxicillin, though still taking Prevacid.Previous scripts of Amoxicillin proved no allergy to it. She had horrible cramping, crying fits at night over her stomach and the docs have her on Levsin for the cramping which is minor now but still there. She is to see a specialist soon about the bacteria which needs to be killed in her stomach. I would never take this med! She ate all the time, has mouth sores on the inside of her bottom lip and felt very weak also. This is a scary med for sure. | F | 9 | 3 days | 3/6/2007 | 2 | sinuitis | metallic taste, lethargy, sleepness nights, mood swings, depression, yeast infection | It did work for my infection and that is why I gave it a 2, but I will not take this again. Too many side effects. | F | 38 | 4 days | 3/4/2007 | 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 | 1 | Bronchitis | 1000mg per day. Well it started with a foul mouth taste, then uncotrolled, full body shakes contantly. LOSS OF CONCETRATION, IF IN PERIOD OF EXAMS DO NOT TAKE THIS. Insomnia, nightmares, change of my own personnality (baaaad story there), oh and finallly loss of apetite, i havent eaten a bite since 2 days now. WHOEVER MADE THIS DRUG is an imbecile. | Go to another doctor and ask another solution (drug), thisone should be banned from market. | M | 27 | 7 days | 3/1/2007 | 1 | Upper respiratory infection | I thought the horrible gas was bad enough. But then the depression started and then I started having Nightmares, terrifying, I have never had nightmares as frightening as these! I am afraid to go to sleep. I cant imagine giving this medication to a child and having them go thru what I have been thru for 3 nights in a row. | I would not take it ever again. Just because you dont get the side effects on the first day doesnt mean anything mine started after I was on it for 4 days. | F | 44 | 7 days | 2/28/2007 | 4 | bronchitis | I did notice some loose stools (solvable, see comments) and that weird taste people mentioned, but both were mild and tolerable. Had trouble sleeping....I'm on day 3 of a 10-day dose | Okay, so read the site--very helpful and I have more info for you. I couldn't sleep so i'd been taken tequila shots as part of my OTC "medication" (along with mucinex, lozenges, etc). My mom mentioned it might be counteracting the drug so I called the pharmacist. She said it DIDN'T have problems with alcohol but it DID have a problem with grapefruit juice. I hate grapefruit juice, so I don't care, but I'm sure a lot of people down the stuff while they're sick for the vitamin C. Also, I read someplace else that eating yogurt while on Biaxin can help with the diahrrea--I started eating yogurt and it has, indeed, helped. | F | 37 | 3 days | 2/24/2007 | 2 | ear infection | BAD TASTE, DIARRHEA, | THE TASTE IS TERRIBLE, I COULD NOT KEEP FOOD DOWN, DIARRHEA EVERY DAY WHILE TAKING THIS MEDICATION, I HAD TO CALL MY DOCTOR ON DAY 4 AND GET THE MEDICATION SWITCHED, I ONLY WEIGH 90 LBS, I CANT AFFORD TO LOSE 10 MORE LBS ON THIS | F | 21 | 7 days | 2/24/2007 | 3 | chest and sinus infection | stomach pains, hunger, gas, dry mouth, extreme thirst, bad dreams, night sweats, always tired, fuzzy feeling in head, yeast infection, discoloration of a tooth. | It does work for infection if you can bare the side effects. | F | 40 | 14 days | 2/23/2007 | 5 | Strep Throat | Everything smelled different to me, the entire world smelled like vomit, and I have a massive case of diarrhea | On tuesday I was bed ridden, and I took a pill. On Wednesday, I woke up feeling fabulous and went to work. Miracle drug, just the fact that everything has a hint of vomit is almost enough to make one man kill another. | M | 24 | 3 days | 2/22/2007 | 5 | Strep Throat | Everything smelled different to me, the entire world smelled like vomit, and I have a massive case of diarrhea | On tuesday I was bed ridden, and I took a pill. On Wednesday, I woke up feeling fabulous and went to work. Miracle drug, just the fact that everything has a hint of vomit is almost enough to make one man kill another. | M | 24 | 3 days | 2/22/2007 | 1 | asthma/flu - possible infection | I have been on Biaxin for 6 days now (1000mg)- with one more to go. I am NOT taking the last day. After finding this website I almost cried (still may) - I honestly thought I was losing my mind. I have experienced the awful taste in my mouth - that I could live with. It was feeling like I am on the edge that has bothered me the most. My BP sky rocketed to 165/90 - not normal for me. I feel shaky and panicky all day - worse at night and I've been taking the biaxin at night. I have been worrying that I would never be able to manage my life again - so I am hopeful after what I read here. I am not normally like this and I really just have this feeling like I need to be admitted to a hospital where I can be by myself and get a grip!!! I am so grateful for the input of others and to see that I have those exact symptoms. I've never reacted to a drug like this - and it is subtle so you think it's you - not the meds. I will never take it again. | F | 36 | 6 days | 2/22/2007 | 5 | Bronchitis / Ear Infection | Diminished sleep, tightness in the stomach | Generic, 1000MG daily (X 10days). Felt significantly better after first 24 hours, no metallic taste, slight sleep disturbance, overall seems very effective so far. | M | 57 | 2 days | 2/21/2007 | 5 | Sinusitis & Strept throat | mild GI disturbance | Seemed to work fairly fast to treat infection | M | 57 | 10 days | 2/21/2007 | 4 | Bronchial Infection | I'm taking 500mg twice a day. Terrible taste in my mouth when I wake up but goes away with gum and tooth brushing (glad I found this site and am not alone - I thought I had a tooth issue or something!); vertigo & dizziness when I lie down or first wake up; crazy dreams and nightmares (I don't mind that though). I haven't had the insomnia everyone mentions but I am also taking a cough syrup with codeine and I finally don't wake up every hour coughing. I am normally moody and anxious and haven't noticed an increase in that! I take it with large meals to avoid the stomach trauma (which I am prone to). | I am on Day 4 of 10 and noticed after Day 1 or 2 that my cough was diminishing significantly, so despite the bad taste and dizziness, it's working. | F | 33 | 10 days | 2/21/2007 | 5 | Pneumonitis/bronchitis | I started taking this drug 1000 mg/day and didnt read any of the info on it or the side effects. In the beginning I was so sick I didnt care what I took but then noticed day 2 that my mouth was getting sore, and had a terrible "lick the floor" taste in my mouth. By the time I was finished taking the meds the top layer in my mouth was completely gone and I had thrush...so I really didnt notice that I was getting well from my pneumonitis/bronchitis quickly because I was in agony from having a sore mouth. | Read instructions that come with the drug...very important. It does have a bad taste shortly after taking the drug and acid reflux. I thought that the drug was causing severe acid reflux that it was coming up my neck and burning my tongue off! Turns out that it is very hard on your mouth and tongue....so..my advice is to take with food, rinse your mouth, and eat foods that soothe your mouth...bottom line...if you can survive the harsh treatment that this drug does to your mouth, it does great for other infections and you should recover quickly.....after finishing the drug for more than a week, my mouth is still sore.....but I survived the pneumonitis/bronchits....which I didnt think that I would. | F | 40 | 7 days | 2/19/2007 | 4 | Biaxin | Metal Taste begining on second day. Happy dreams. Postive thoughts. | People if the pennies in mouth taste bothers you, cinnamon, choclate, lemon, and sour are all flavours that help mask it. My dreams were very vivid, happy, and very revealing. I belive that the drug does effect dreams, however I think the tone of the dreams might have to do with the individual and their circumstances rather then the drug itelf. | M | 29 | 5 days | 2/13/2007 | 1 | Ear infection | I am a mental health counselor, who has never experienced clinical depression. After taking this medication for 7 days, I actually had true suicidal thoughts. I was more anxious and depressed than I ever thought possible!!! I WILL NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG AGAIN! It should be a crime for any doctor or Physician's Assistant to prescribe this medication without clearly warning patients about this possible side affect! I thought I was going crazy; had I realized it was from this medication, I would've discontinued it immediately...who would think an antibiotic could do this to you??? | Yes, as everyone else has said, terrible metalic taste and crazy vivid dreams! However, compared to the other aweful reaction, that was nothing. | F | 33 | 10 days | 2/5/2007 | 5 | bronchitis | nasty taste in mouth, nausea,trouble sleeping, headache. | Seems to be working really well. Breathing easier in only 24 hours. Another 7 days to go. Yuk! The side effocts are worth it i guess, but sue hate that awful metallic taste, especially in the morning when real strong. | F | 58 | 3 days | 2/4/2007 | 5 | sinus infection | metallic taste, nausea, lethargy | For the metallic taste just drink something or chew some gum. It's not permanent, people. To forego this medicine b/c of that taste is pretty weak. Nausea is fleeting..again, test it and see: does eating make it better? find the food that works for you or refrain from food that adds to this feeling. Sleep is a little disturbed, I'll sleep soundly for a few hours at a time. AGAIN, Biaxin is only prescribed for short periods of time, disturbed sleep won't last forever. If you are prone to yeast infections-talk to your dr. before being prescribed ANYTHING as penicillin, and variants, are ALL blamed for yeast infections. Biaxin is effective, it does it's job..end of story. | F | 32 | 4 days | 2/2/2007 | 2 | sinus infection | Had no side effects except slight metallic taste. After the 10 day treatment (Biaxin XL 500 mg : 2 tabs every morning WITH breakfast) I had no relief at all...EVEN WORSE...it turned into a very bad bronchitis. As a retired pharmacist (age 71) I conclude that I did not give any chance to the product, since my breafast consists of : cereals & 1 heaping tablespoonful of ground linseed or flaxseed, plus one toast, often with 1 or 2 tsp of that ground seed sprinkled on it. Conclusion : ground linseed aborbs the Biaxin and prevents it's normal absorption by the system and the product cannot do its job. I have to see my doctor to discuss about this fact. Medecine users should beware of ground seeds taken with medication. Please note that this is a personnal opinion. | Biaxin XL is a great product when used properly... | M | 71 | 10 days | 2/2/2007 | 5 | Sinusitis & Strept throat | Truly AWFUL taste in mouth, like metal; headache; occasional nausea; fatigue; difficulty concentrating; trouble sleeping; many nightmares; very painful yeast infection | Although this medication (1000 mg/day) did get rid of my initial infections, the side effects affected my daily life and habits. I found relief from the bad taste by constantly chewing cinamon gum (IT HELPS!). If you are prone to yeast infections with antibiotics, this medication will give you very painful ones. Sleepless nights were hard to take after a few days. Lack of concentration, and fatigue (although I was tiered when I was sick as well). In essence, this medication is a very effective antibiotic, but there is room for improvement from the side effects! | F | 19 | 7 days | 2/1/2007 | 5 | sinus/ ear infectio | DONT TAKE THIS I ONLY RATED IT A 5 SO YOU CAN SEE IT HORRIBLE TASTE IN MOUTH AND LIKE OTHERS HAVE SAID MAKES U HUNGRY CANT CONCETRATE JUST CAUSE OF THE TASTE I HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING AND I FEEL WORSE THAN BEFORE I HAVE BEEN TAKIN IT FOR 3 DAYS WORSE PART I STILL HAVE 7 DAYS LEFT I AM DOIN MY BEST TO FIND ANOTHER MEDICINE DONT TAKE THIS ASK FOR SOMETHING ELSE WHEN U HERE THE WORDS BIAXIN | HORRIBLE | M | 14 | 3 days | 1/31/2007 | 4 | Bronchitis/possible whooping cough | Terrible bitter taste from the pills. Much worse at night; to the point that its waking me up 3, 4, 5 times a night. Don't know about insomnia but I have not been sleeping well since the taste keeps waking me up. Sugarfree gum seems to help during the day. Other effects: slight nagging headache and very slight abdomonal discomfort with the first dose. The most unbearable side effect is definitely the foul taste during the night. | It seems to be working. I kind of think that my doctor may have been a bit too aggressive prescribing such a strong drug. My husband who is a med student said it may have been but he understood why the dr. prescribed this rather than a milder antibiotic due to an outbreak of whooping cough in the area. Makes sense. I feel great; my chest is clearing and the painful coughing is subsiding. Just got to grit my teeth and deal with the taste. | F | 27 | 5 days | 1/30/2007 | 1 | Pneumonia | I took this medecine for a pneumonia I had in march 2003 (was 21 yo), the day after I started the cure with Biaxin Bid I had inflamation all over my face. Oddly, the pharmacist was not preoccupied by this matter since it got better even if I continued to take it. In fact, these where the symptoms of a glomerulonephritis obviously triggered by the drugs. Then I was hospitalized for 3 weeks and I had to take Procytox and Apo-Prednisone for 6 months to help me pass over all this mess. | Really, do yourself a favor and ask for something else. | M | 24 | 3 days | 1/30/2007 | 1 | pneumonia | The biggest problem for me is the buzzing in my head and the pounding in my ears. I do have stomach pains, anxiety, crying spells. The pnuemonia is gone, but I would try another antibiotic. Fatigue and muscle pain. | I would not take it again. | F | 63 | 7 days | 1/30/2007 | 1 | Chest Infection | 3 days in my only side affect was insomnia. The medication was working and my chest infection was clearing up. In fact I felt better almost the next day apart from the insomnia. On the 3rd day (today) I had a tequila shooter. I know... stupid but a friend was over and I wasn't thinking. 30 minutes after that one shot my system felt like it was doing a polar reversal. I told my wife I had to lie down. I never suffer from anxiety but now i know how it feels. I dosed off and woke up 30 minutes later. I actually though I might die today. Throughout the rest of the day I've been very out of sorts. It's now 1AM and I thought I might check the internet for info on Biaxin and alcohol and I found this site. Now I know I'm not alone. | Hopefully tomorrow the anxiety, insomnia and the feeling that my heart is racing will subside. If not I'm going off this drug. Moral of the story DO NOT MIX BIAXIN WITH ALCOHOL OR YOU'LL REGRET IT! | M | 43 | 3 days | 1/30/2007 | 2 | sinusitis | Severe insomnia leading to anxiety/depression. I endured the entire 10 day course; had trouble sleeping with first dose but blamed it on sudafed. Stopped the sudafed but the insomnia worsened and my mood plummeted. Didn't mind metallic taste but the insomnia/depression were devastating. | It knocked out the sinus infection but I will have to be a very sick person to ever take this again. Wondering how long before the unwelcome side effects of anxiety, insomnia and depression will last. Rating this a 2 only because it cured my sinusitis. | M | 52 | 10 days | 1/15/2007 | 5 | BRONCHITIS | HORRIBLE TASTE IN MOUTH, SORE TONGUE, DIZZY, RINGING IN EARS, ITCHING, RASH, ALWAYS HUNGRY, SHAKES, NOT BEING ABLE TO SLEEP FOR MORE THAN 10 TO 15 MINUTES AT A TIME.... VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS MEDICATION. I AM RATING IT A 5 SO THAT IT APPEARS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE. I HAVE BEEN TAKING IT FOR 3 DAYS NOW.... 1000 MG A DAY, AND I AM SUPPOSED TO TAKE IT FOR 4 MORE DAYS... DON'T KNOW IF THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE WORTH IT. I HAVEN'T NOTICED A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER, AND I THINK THAT I WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITH SOMETHING ELSE. IF YOUR DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED THIS, BEWARE OF ALL OF THE BAD SIDE EFFECTS!!!!! | I WILL MAKE SURE THAT I AM NOT PRESCRIBED THIS MEDICATION IN THE FUTURE.... THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE HORRIBLE!THERE ARE OTHER ANTIBIOTICS THAT WORK A LOT BETTER FOR ME!AGAIN, I HAVE BEEN TAKING IT FOR 3 DAYS, AND I FEEL WORSE NOW THAN I DID BEFORE I STARTED TAKING IT..... | F | 35 | 3 days | 1/12/2007 | 5 | Bronchitis | does have a bad taste in mouth, fatigue | I took 2 rounds of generic Zpack and it did nothing. I have been on this medicine 2 days and can feel it working. Thank goodness it is the weekend, as I can sleep as much as I want. It does make me feel tired but worth it. One thing the posters should think about is the generic form. Generics never work on me and also have more side effects. I always insist on the real thing. | F | 36 | 2 days | 1/12/2007 | 1 | Brohchitis | Extremely bad taste in mouth - awake right now because of it! Nausea, stomach pain, abdominal cramping, restlessness. The worst is the taste and I can't put up with it, so I am going to the doctor ASAP to get off this horrible drug. | Anyone found a solution to the metalic taste?? | F | 24 | 4 days | 1/11/2007 | 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 | strep throat | stupid drug made me totally sleepless!!! why on earth the drug company does not say this as side effect. My wife took it and had the same thing, I took 2x sleeping pills AND it did not work | It did work to take care of myu strep throat but I am sure I would be more happy if I could have slept ;-) | M | 38 | 5 days | 1/9/2007 | 1 | Chronic Sinusitis | Fatigue, Nausea, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate, General "all over the body" Weakness, Lightheaded/Fainty. | The Side Effects were much worse than the sinus infection itself, I would never use the medication again. I Didn't finish the prescription, after 3 days went back to the Dr., and am now trying Zithromax. Hope it helps! | F | 25 | 3 days | 1/6/2007 | 3 | Bronchitis | 4 days in to treatment and I feel dizzy, vacant and and tired - finding it very difficult to concentrate at work, let alone type this. No problems sleeping, but I've been doing on-call work overnight, so that's not surprising. Thought I'd just been overdoing it this Christmas, but after reading the entries here, it seems not. | This really needs higher profile when presribed. I really had to hunt to find this website and experiences of others with these side effects.... I live in the UK. | M | 43 | 14 days | 1/5/2007 | 4 | Bronchitis | The first night I developed the bitter mettalic taste. Last night, I was unable to sleep, had a slight headache and nausea that is persisting into the morning. I also feel detached from my body and teary. I came to work today, but didn't feel like coming at all. Thank God I'm off tomorrow and can spend the weekend feeling terrible. The side effects are extreme but cleared up my bronchitis symptoms within 24 hours. | Despite the terrible side effects, the quick relief from my bronichitis symptoms has so far been worth it. | F | 43 | 2 days | 1/4/2007 | 3 | torn ribs/pleurisy from chronic cou | Horrible bad taste right off... then some naseau the first 5-10 days. On med for 21 days. Went off thinking i was ok and felt totally weird, bad headache in back of neck, sweating and just out of it..wondering if when you go off you get worse side effects | Very strong, does work, you need a strong stomach or a will to keep taking it AND you better just wait for those yeast infections..probably the worst ever had... Takes a LONG time to heal no matter what meds you use | M | 40 | 21 days | 1/4/2007 | 3 | Pneumonia | I, too, have the bitter taste in my mouth but that is nothing compared to the disorientation I am experiencing. I am spacey, off balance and I am having a terrible time trying to concentrate enough to put this in writing. Not only the above but I have been awake all night long and it is now 9:00 am and I don't feel the least bit tired. With pneumonia, I should be getting as much sleep as possible but I was unable to even get 5 minutes of sleep. To top it off, my left jaw has started locking since I started this prescription yesterday. My ear is horribly sore, even though my doctor took a good look at it yesterday, he saw nothing. I was fine until I started the medication. It makes me wonder if I should be continuing. I'm putting a call into my doctor's office to find out for sure. This is the second prescription I have taken because I was not getting better on the other antibiotic. As a matter of fact, I was worse after a full week than when I started. I don't want to | By the way, I have taken it before with absolutely no side effects other than the bitter taste in my mouth. | F | 57 | 2 days | 1/3/2007 | 1 | bronchitis | The horrible taste by itself would be tolerable - it's the other nasty side effects that make this drug so awful. I'm on Day 5 of a 10-day regimen and I'm more miserable now than I was with the bronchitis. I have a constant dull throbbing migraine headache, terrible pain in my neck that makes it hard to turn my head, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue and the mother of all yeast infections. On the bright side it cleared up my cough/etc in about 2 days; unfortunately now I have to deal with the problems the Biaxin caused... | I DEFINITELY do not recommend taking this drug - if you have ANY other option take that instead. Also - my doctor and pharmacist NEVER mentioned the mental health side effects - I have been treated for depression for years, and if I'd have had any idea about the possible serious mental side effects I never would have taken it. | F | 34 | 5 days | 1/3/2007 | 5 | Severe recurrent sinus infections | HORRIBLE bitter, metallic taste in mouth within 8 hours of the first dose. Some upset stomach but just make sure you eat plenty when taking it and that solves the problem. | The drug really works, and helped me when nothing else did, but the bitter taste is really annoying. I notice it all day long and during the night. It is really bad in the morning. Even mints and gum taste different due to the taste change and don't help for long. If I wasn't seeing great results with the drug I would stop it due to the taste thing but I'm going to stick it out - I need relief from the severe sinus symptoms. Most importantly, I didn't find the bitter taste listed as a side effect on anything I was given or on any of the drug websites...it should be just so people will know they aren't imagining things! | F | 41 | 5 days | 1/1/2007 | 5 | couph, chest pain, horseness | Awful bitter taste worse during first couple of nights, but I decided to stick with the medicine and got used to the unpleasant taste. | I was suffering from voice hoarseness, post nasal drip, and later couph, chest pain and shortness of breath for over 6 months. The doctors first treated me for GERD, then for allergies, but the symptoms persisted in spite of the treatments. Finally, I was prescribed Biaxin 500mg twice a day for 10 days. I started feeling better after 3 days on the medication, but my symptoms cleared completely two weeks later. It was a miracle drug for me, since I almost lost hope that I could be cured. | F | 54 | 10 days | 12/26/2006 |