BIAXIN XL Reviews (CLARITHROMYCIN)Average Rating: 2.5 (160 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BIAXIN XL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BIAXIN XL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | | 8/24/2004 | 2 | chest & sinus infection | After the first dose (500mg 2 tabs)At first infection seems to improve, but within 24 hours extreme dizziness, sour stomach, extreme all over weekness. I felt like a zombie,but also like if I laid still in total relaxation my breathing & heart might stop. After eating in the morning and having water side effects improved, but I am sure it was this drug! I took it one othertime also one dose, same amount with same effects. The first time I felt maybe was my illness, but for it to happen again, with in the same dose? Now I know it was the drug. Will not take again, very scary! | I would try with extreme caution, call Dr. and discontinue right away if you have similar effects! | F | 39 | | 7/20/2005 | 1 | | 6/15/2009 | 1 | sinus infection | THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DRUG. DO NOT TAKE IT! PERIOD. IT CAUSED NASTY SIDE EFFECTS, INCLUDING WILD DREAMS, DISTURBED SLEEP, AND SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO MANIC BEHAVIOR. (I HAVE NO HISTORY OF ANY MENTAL ILLNESS. OTHERS HAVE HAD SIMILAR SIDE EFFECTS, WITH NO HISTORY OF MENTAL ILLNESS.) THE BIAXIN XL SEEMS TO BE THE WORST, WITH LESS SIDE EFFECTS FROM REGULAR BIAXIN. NO INFECTION IS WORTH THE RISK OF THESE SIDE EFFECTS. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. IF YOUR DOCTOR IS CASUAL ABOUT PRESCRIBING IT, FIND A NEW DOCTOR. | F | 42 | 1X day | 1/27/2011 | 1 | 1X day | 7/19/2018 | 4 | strep throat | I have never felt so tired in my life. After 3-4 hours of taking it I just cant function, cant think straight, feel so fatigued and had to leave work early. I havent tasted this metalic taste everyone mentioned here. | Throat feels beeter from day 1. I will continue taking it since this infection has been going on for too long now (10 days of CECLOR did not help). | M | 34 | 1 days | 8/24/2006 | 2 | sinus infection | Increased heart rate | M | 55 | 1 days | 11/25/2006 | 2 | H.PHYLORI | BAD TASTE IN MOUTH 1 HOUR AFTER TAKING FIRST DOSE....HORRIBLE STOMACH PAIN...FEELING AS IF I COULD VOMIT AT ANY MOMENT...FEELING LIKE CRYING ALL DAY... | HATE TAKING IT BUT DR FEELS ITS NEEDED TO CURE MY INFECTION...HORRIBLE STOMACH PAINS...BAD TASTE IN MOUTH ALL DAY LONG | F | 24 | 1 days | 5/1/2009 | 1 | Cough, bronchitis | 2 hours after taking the first pill had extreme nausea. Started throwing up and couldn't stop. After 3 hours of vomiting had a neighbor take me back to urgent care. Got shots of promethizine and other anti nausea med (Zofran). Never been so sick in my life! I usually take Zithromax and have no problem. The Dr. said they have never seen this reaction before! Guess they should read this web site! | Run screaming before taking this! | F | 63 | 1 days 500 1X day | 3/17/2014 | 1 | strep throat | DISCUSTING taste in my mouth. Nightmares (actually dreamed I was being poisoned...probably because the stuff leaves that taste in your mouth). Very light headed and jittery. Mild stomach upset. Looking for an alternative to treat my strep...I WILL NOT TAKE BIAXIN AGAIN. | F | 33 | 1 days | 3/20/2008 | 1 | Sinus infection, conjunctivitis | Itchy fingers and toes, severe muscle aches and spasms, headache, anxiety, fever | I have taken Biaxin in the past with no problems, but I had a bad reaction to this drug. I only took it for 1 day so it has not cleared up my infection. | F | 27 | 1 days | 5/26/2005 | 1 | Sinus Infection / Minor Bronchitis | I have had an extremely bad taste in my mouth several hours after taking this med. It actually woke me up twice during the night, the first time I had no idea and washed my mouth and went back to bed, the second time I came to the internet and researched the medication. I wish I had done that first! I am also dizzy and have had very disconcerting dreams! The med is very fast acting in making you drowsy, I actually fell asleep from a very awake condition just 20 minutes or so after taking this med. | I will never take this med again and I will not be finishing my doseage. This stuff is the absolute worst medicine I have ever had! The bad taste in my mouth from it is beyond description! | M | 40 | 1 days | 5/17/2007 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Metallic taste in mouth, bad stomach cramps, burning sensation in stomach, nausea, flatulence, hunger pangs. | I was prescribed Biaxin for a sinus infection. Be warned...it is potent!! I was advised to take it on a full stomach to aleviate any gasto side effects....but after taking only 2 pills I was already doubled over with the worst stomach cramps ever. My stomach burned like it was on fire; it felt like the drug was eating my stomach from the inside out. I was unable to sleep much of the night due to the cramps and bad gas. My husband couldn't believe the sounds coming from my gut. I was supposed to take it for 14 days, but decided right away to stop for fear of worse side effects to come. I have never reacted this way to any drug in my life! Despite only taking those two pills, I still felt sick to my stomach all day today, was unable to eat, and am still suffering from gas and cramps. I will never take this drug again; the side effects are not worth the cure. | F | 34 | 1 days 500 2X day | 3/8/2010 | 1 | Sinus/Ear infection | My first day of 2 pills was completely fine, UNTIL I woke up this morning with the most horrible taste in my mouth..it actually woke me up! I felt ok though, got dressed for work and drove off. 15min into my commute I broke out in sweats, heart palps, ringing in ear, blurred vision, etc. About to literally faint, while driving. I had to pull over and actually take my socks and shoes off because they felt like they were suffocating me(crazy, right)and put my head between my knees. I put the air on high and sat in car, the feeling went away so I stated back to work again and then it all hit me again. I called my hub, in complete panic and tears, and he had to come get me from the store I had to pull over at. This, after 1 day, of being on this med!! And I'm still sick, 8hrs later. I have never experienced anything like it. Stay away from Biaxin!! There are other antibiotics that can help, I really felt like I was going to have a heart attack or pass out while driving....it's not worth it!!! I've ready numerous similar reviews of others experience, this is a horrible antibiotic. I must say my ear and sinuses felt drastic relief in just 1 day but risks do not outweigh the benefit. | F | 34 | 1 days 500mg | 7/30/2014 | 1 | Chest congestion | 2 hours after taking the first dose unbearable stomach pain vomiting and dry heaves the whole entire night weak ankles and rapid heartbeat horriible metallic taste I'm my mouth that is still here the next day from just one pill can not take this medication and I have been on a lot of antibiotics this is by far the worst ever stopped it | F | 57 | 1 days 500MG 2X day | 8/12/2015 | 4 | strep throat | None so far, but I'm only on day two of five, have to take 1000mg/once per day... Reading some of the comments almost makes me not want to take the rest... So here's to hoping all goes well!! | M | 29 | 2 days | 10/31/2006 | 4 | strep throat | None so far, but I'm only on day two of five, have to take 1000mg/once per day... Reading some of the comments almost makes me not want to take the rest... So here's to hoping all goes well!! | M | 29 | 2 days | 10/31/2006 | 4 | Strep Throat | Metallic taste in mouth, as mentioned by almost everyone. The first two days I have to make sure to have enough food in my stomach to buffer the drug, otherwise I do get sick to my stomach. | I get strep throat very easily. When was in high school and middle school I got it almost every year! This time, my first in college, has been the worst, and as always I got prescribed Biaxin XL. It's not for everybody! Antibiotics are particular, and you need to find one that works for you! It's not perfect...the taste and the need to eat a decent amouth with it are a hassle. But I'm allergic to all "cillin" drugs and intolerant of Zithromax so Biaxin has always been a good option for me. I find it easier to handle as my body gets better...this stuff hits your system hard! Make sure to stay well hydrated and eat yoghurt. | F | 22 | 2 days | 1/24/2006 | 4 | Sinus infection | Some stomach discomfort. First time i took the pills i didnt ate enough. Today is the 2nd day and i ate a lot more, but i have to keep eating all day or i'm getting nausea. In fact, it's pretty strange but i'm always hungry with this stuff. Losse stools also here. This drugs makes me dizzy/lightheaded. Use of alcohol seems to have no interaction. Metallic taste also. | It seems to work. I anticipated side effects, but after 2 days, i feel a lot better overall. Will post again if something bad happens. Prescription is biaxin xl 2*500mg once a day. | M | 27 | 2 days | 2/3/2008 | 2 | upper respiratory | Nausea,abdominal pain,bitter taste in mouth,pulling sensation in whole body that made me very anxious.It makes my head feel like I am lightheaded and my balance is off. It is a horrible drug. I am on it only 2 days. I feel better but I am going to play doctor and reduce the dosage to 1/2. | M | 70 | 2 days | 9/22/2007 |
BIAXIN XL (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: 2000-03-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)