BIAXIN XL Reviews (CLARITHROMYCIN)

Average Rating: 2.5 (160 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 1  Sinus infection I started having a horrible tooth ache. Dr. Did a ct scan and found a small amount of inflammation and said it might be causing the pain. He prescribed me biaxin to fight it. The first time I took it I went to sleep with no issues. At this point I had been awake for 3 days in agony from my tooth which turns out was unrelated to the sinus inf. when I woke up I had no appetite when I went to get food, and I was having some bowel issues. I was compleatly unable to sleep that night. I just wasn't tired and couldn't even keep my eyes closed. The next day while at work I noticed a weird feeling in my back, kinda like a euphoric feeling but it's not fun. Over the corse of the day I started getting nausea and twords the ravening I started feeling as if I wasn't in control of my body. My legs were shaking and I was extreamly paranoid. I went to the chow hall and basically had a panic attack because I was so freaked out by what was going on. Later that evening I went to the we because I thought I was allergic or something and when I told them what was happening they basically said I won't die and go away. Now it's 3am and I'm still having the weird feeling in my back and still feel kinda loopy (lack of sleep?) iv got the dry mouth and metallic tast everyone is describing . I tried to sleep but was having extreamly weird dreams or something like that where I woke up terrified and freezing cold. Being cold is odd since I'm currently deployed to Kuwait right now. This has and still is a M 22 2 days
500
9/12/2014
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 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  it was prescribed for pneumonia Horrible metallic taste that cannot be gotten rid of. General state of anxiety/nervousness. After 5 full days (5 more to go), I don't feel any better. Still coughing, bringing up phlegm much of the day. F 66 5 days
500mg x 2 1X day
6/17/2014
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 1  bronchitis Could not finish the prescribed course of the antibiotic due to side effects: massive headache, blurred vision, sweats, bloating, 10 lb weight gain, constant hunger pangs and an itchy rash. It wreaked havoc with my Candida problem. One month later I can't lose the weight, I still have severe GI inflammation, hunger and bloating and terrible itchy eczema that does not respond to anything. I think they prescribe this drug for the plague. Be sure to avoid it like one. F 62 7 days
4/28/2014
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 1  Pneumonia WORSE THAN THE WORST MUSHROOM TRIP - LEAVES U WISHING U WOULD DIE FROM PNEUMONIA! I was already sick enough, PLUS ADD almost every physical pain others listed here: vomiting, nausea, harsh stomach pains, back pain, chest pain, palipations, itchiness, loss of sensation in fingers so bad I couldnt move them, harsh insomnia/nitemares, depression, FrEaKiNgOuT anxiety/panic attacks, de-personalization & mental confusion so extreme, I had to keep rechecking the date on the newspaper & my phone cuz I could NOT believe it had only been 1.5days! Dysgeusia so bad - I slept with tissue in my mouth to absorb the saliva cuz I thought swallowing was making me throw up while I slept, kept waking up choking, (asphyxiating), ew. Sry, but it was just awful! Tastes like the oldest, dirtiest pennies in the world are constantly in my mouth... Like pennies u dug up from the garden! Its like having the worst experience on mushrooms, but ZERO fun & the bad trip part WONT STOP! I started smoking again too! But its been 2.5 days since I gave up once I figured out what was going on, (no way I can do 10days of this), but the side effects have only improved slightly. Help!!!! F 38 2 days
500mg 2xd
4/20/2014
 1  strep throat I was prescribed this medication for 10 days. On the first night I felt fine, the second night I was up from 1:30-7:30am puking every 15-30 minutes. I was begging my boyfriend to take me to the hospital because I thought I was going to die. Terrible taste in my mouth even a day after stopping the medication, terrible gas and bloating. Back pain, stomach pain, feels like I'm being stabbed in the gut. No appetite. Would never take this again, the side effects are just terrible and not worth it. F 21 10 days
500mg 2X day
3/21/2014
 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
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 1  Bronchitis Bitter, burnt taste in mouth that cannot be gotten rid of, constant low-level nausea, no appetite (possible because of the previous two factors), depression, felt like I wasn't myself. Couldn't stand the side effects after less than halfway through the duration of my prescription. The final straw was that I just didn't feel mentally normal anymore, although I don't know how I could have put up with 6 more days of that taste in my mouth and the nausea. There is no way I will ever take this demon medication ever again. M 31 4 days
1000 1X day
3/5/2014
 1  Bronchitis After being on Biaxin for 2 days I got severe lower abdominal pain and diarrhea that caused me to have cold sweats and literally double over in pain. Between 2-3 days on the med I was crying uncontrollably and did not know why. I had anxiety about going back to work. Things I don't normally experience. On day 5 and the doubling over super low abdominal pain is back! I am stopping this medicine immediately!! F 28 5 days
250mg
1/24/2014
 1  Pluracy Pain in rib cage and severe burning sensation of muscles, mainly around the upper rib cage and breast bone area. Metallic taste in mouth and abdominal burning too. Have not taken very last tablet as only just realised it is the meds that may be the cause. Felt poorly with pluracy befor I took them but got worse once taken. Doctor and consultant at hospital do not seem to be aware of these side effects. Either that or they just aren't saying anything. Can't wait to get them out of my system so I can re-evaluate my own health. Feel sad for anyone else having this problem. Keep strong and positive, that's what in trying to do. Merry christmas F 45 7 days
500mg
12/26/2013
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 1  Throat infection Only on 4th 500mg tablet, on 2nd night of insomnia,anxiety and random crying out bursts, hearing things and all sorts, feel very uneasy. Will not be continuing on these tablets hope they get out of my system ASAP! Throat started to get better pretty much straight away but not worth the side effects! F 30 2 days
100mg
12/12/2013
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 3  varied reasons dental, sinuses.. Bitter metalic taste, tiredness, palpatations iregular heart - those I learnt to tolerate. Then it started effecting my mood when I took it. This got worse every time I took it until now I have been on it for 3 days thos time and have decided I can no longer tolerate it mentaly at all, it puts me in mental hell. Feelings of unreality, depersonalisation, cofusion, anxiety, depression with uncontrolable crying, pessimistic thinking, worries.....feelings of darkness, just insane hell. Its a shame as its one of only a few antibiotics I am not allergic too and it is an effective antibiotic, it does its job but now the downside outways the benefit, I would rather be ill with sinusitus than suicidally nuts. Not recomended for those with already existing mental health probs, anxiety issues... vulnerable or suseptable individuals IMO. F 34 3 days
250-500 mg
12/7/2013
 1  Dental Treatment At first extreme nausea/diarrhea and some pain in the 'midriff' area. After I stopped taking this medication, the diarrhea/sickness stopped but still nauseous, extreme pain, and general weakness/sleeplessness as a result. I have been on different medication for a couple of days now and this has not subsided. I am hungry but not at all motivated to eat. Stomach pain appears randomly and feels like being kicked from the inside. New doctor suggested switching to Penicillin as I am not allergic to it and so have no idea why I was given Biaxin in the first place. Do not up/continue this medication, as was previously advised to me, this would be a huge mistake. I am underweight and it has been suggested that the amount I was prescribed is probably culpable for my negative reaction, F 22 3 days
500 3X day
11/28/2013
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 1   Absolute living Hell last two days. Anxiety attacks lasting 4 hours which leave me speechless and just crying from the fear of nothing and the associated depression. Was a little weepy whilst taking it but not enough to make the link. On day 5 (11 pills from the 14 prescribed) I had an almighty anxiety attack at 2am until 4.30am when suddenly I felt tired and slept albeit not much. Then later that day terrible depression...unable to focus on anything like TV or literally anything...crying. Slept OK that night but disturbed kept waking up briefly every hour, thought I was getting past the anxiety until I had another one that started at 3pm until 7.30pm... wanted to die...literally..then it started to lift and I was "ok" but I am depressed due to the fear of the next attack. Its been 48 hours since I took the last tablet... so worried I won't recover which of course is all part if the anxiety and irrational thinking. Not had this level of anxiety for many years and am wondering if I had taken antibiotics back then but did not make the connection. Would LOVE to hear from others who have had similar experiences with Clarithromycin aka Biaxin and who DID recover from the side effects. Please do not contact me with horror stories of those that are still depressed or anxious as right now, I think that would be counter productive. Many thanks, F 44 5 days
500 2X day
11/25/2013
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 4  bronchitis and borderline pneumonia I have had the worse night sweats, heart palpatations, bloating, and mouth tenderness to the point my mouth is sore and peeling inside! Very uncomfortable!! I am just really hoping to get better where I can back to myself!! I am very upset with all this, bronchitis is hard enough, then to have to go through all this on top of it!! I hope I never get c sick like this again that requires me to need this medication î still have 4 more days and not sure what to do!! Just really tired!:( F 45 10 days
500mg 2X day
11/18/2013
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 1  Sinus Infection SEVERE UNGODLY HUNGER. I eat and eat and can't get full. I feel like I'm going to throw up from how hungry I am. It has caused me to lose weight, have insomnia, feel light headed, be euphoric, and have the worse metal taste in my mouth. All of this and I've only been on it two days! It's to the point that I've actually had to call my doctor on the emergency after hours line to see if they can give me anything to counter the side effects. It seems to be working to clear the infection, so I am only seeking medications to counter the side effects. Though I must say, it's becoming rather alarming how terribly hungry I am. I can deal with no sleep and feeling weak... But this is something completely different than any side effect I have ever come across. It honestly feels like I haven't had food in a day and yet I'm currently eating! The hunger pain never goes away. F 25 14 days
500 2X day
9/27/2013
 1  sinusitis Severe muscle ache from feet to neck, I feel like someone beat me with Tiger Wood's golf driver. I can hardly walk without a cane or support. No relief at all from headaches or sinus congestion. No bad taste, or diarrhea or stomach cramps but I am experimenting insomnia. I have chronic fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, osteoarthritis, severe hearing loss, and rheumatoid arthritis. 65 4 days
500 1X day
3/15/2013
 5  Sinus infection None I am on day 7 of 2 500mg once per day, I have not experienced one single side effect F 55 10 days
1000mg 1X day
3/12/2013
 1  Sinus infection HORRIBLE lower abdominal pain. The pain was so bad I broke out into cold sweats and could not function. My sinus pain was gone after two days but I can't even function with this level of abdominal pain. The pain is very, very low - almost at my pelvic bone. I also had bouts of lower back and side pain. I have diarrhea which I expected but the pain is really unbearable - an 8 out of 10. At times it just took my breath away and I was doubled over. Called the dr today to change meds. I will never take this medication again. F 45 2 days
500 mg 1X day
3/7/2013
 1  Sinus infection Severe anxiety/panic and irrational fears, extreme stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, insomnia, tremors and nervous system shivers, racing heart. I took this drug in July 2012 for a sinus infection. Once on the drug, I could not sleep, eat and or stop vomiting. It took 3 months to start eating and sleeping properly again. I lost 25 lbs and had extreme stomache pain for 4 months. Nervous system tremors/shivers are almost gone 8 months later. I also developed a severe panic/anxiety disorder after taking this medication, that I am still dealing with today. Prior to taking this drug, I never had any history of anxiety or panic attacks. Drs say this drug could not be the cause of anxiety but it all started after I took this drug. F 32 6 days
1000 mg 1X day
3/3/2013
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