BIAXIN Reviews (CLARITHROMYCIN)

Average Rating: 2.3 (1247 Ratings)

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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)

  

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DATE ADDED
 
 4  bronchitis bad taste in mouth, occasional headache I'm allergic to penicillin this is pretty much the only drug left that I can take that I don't have an allergic reaction or severe side effects. It worked great for me. M 39 10 days
2x500mg 1X day
2/21/2011
 2  sinusitis Itchy skin on chest and arms, dizziness, headache, very strange, vivid dreams, extremely foul taste in mouth all the time, fuzzy thinking, very tired, extreme diarrhea and thirstiness Was prescribed after many weeks suffering with a bad sinus infection,and it seems to be clearing that up - but these side effects are so not worth it - give me Zithromax next time! F 53 10 days
500 MG 1X day
2/15/2011
 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
 4  peptic ulcer, h-pylori the bitter taste, it's really not that bad and it goes away after a while. although i suffer from depression, my personality or mental state hasn't been affected by biaxin. F 20 7 days
500mg 2X day
2/12/2011
 1  sinus infection absolutely exhausted during the day with extreme insomnia during the night (2 hours on average of sleep), feel completely out of it (probably from lack of sleep), awful metallic taste, arms and legs feel weak. Just can't wait to finish taking this.. it better clear up my sinus infection. This drug is without a doubt the worst thing I have ever taken. M 19 10 days
500mg 2X day
2/12/2011
 1  Bronchitis Heart palpitations when lay down, especially when falling asleep and/or while asleep. Horrible dreams of dying, not able to breathe and being spiritually tormented. I had no clue this was a side affect until I looked here and on the internet. I am stopping this now. I do have a history of some anxiety and mild depression issues (not sure this matters, but thought I would mention). I knew about the bad taste and can deal with that. But NOT these dreams. My husband even said I was wimpering in my sleep (I was actually trying to scream in my dream and most of the time I could not). I am quitting this now. The doctor offered a more expensive antibiotic and said the difference was the side-affects. Wish I would've asked about the side affects! F 39 4 days
500 mg 2X day
2/10/2011
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 1  strep throat extreme abdominal pain, bad taste in mouth, diarrhea, vomiting, crying My four year old daughter was originally prescribed Erythromycin for strep throat. Erythromycin had worked for her in the past but we were informed that the pharmacy could not get the syrup anymore so the doctor switched the prescription to Pediatric Biaxin. This experience was absolutely horrible for our whole family. She was vomiting every night. We quit taking it on day three and will never take it again. This should NEVER have been prescribed to a 4-year old! F 4 10 days
250 mg 2X day
2/4/2011
 1  Sinus Infection This was one of the worst experiences I had taking an antibiotic. Took it for two days only and will not continue. Woke up in the middle of the night with the most horrible taste in my mouth which made me want to vomit and gag. It was so bitter as if I had eaten 20 white grapefruits in 10 minutes. Still the following day being tired as hell from not getting any sleep there was a sour taste in my mouth. I warned people at work. It feels as if I have ingested poison. BIAXIN IS TOXIC F 36 2 days
500 mg 1X day
2/3/2011
 4  Sinus Infection Headache, fatigue, chest pain, bad taste in mouth, feeling of depression, extremely vivid dreams While this medication cured all of my symptoms rather quickly, it has been one heck of a medication to deal with. The taste does not go away, chest pains for the first 4 days..first day was the worst for those, terrible headache on day 1, and the dreams..oh the dreams. They are the most vivid dreams I have ever had; it's like real life and I have woken up crying or just saying "Oh my God" numerous times since taking this product F 26 10 days
500MG 2X day
2/2/2011
 1  gram negative bacteria sinus infect lots of strange intense dreams, tired in the morning (obviously if you haven't had deep sleep you are tired) and metalic taste. I think the Brand Name drug sheet they hand out should show this as a potential side effect. I'm stopping the drug after one dose and returning the medication to the pharmacetical company for a refund. Natural food stores refund money if a product conflicts with a person. F 54 1 days
2x500 mg 1X day
2/2/2011
 4  sinusitis Horrible metalic taste in mouth, diareha was the worst The diareha was horrible on day one, it sent me to the bathroom atleaast 15 times. Day two the metalic taste was impossible to get rid of and the diareha continued. It is helping with the sinus problems. I took the advice to eat plenty of yogurt to replace the bacteria in my body. We'll see how day three goes tomorrow F 41 10 days
500mg x2 1X day
2/1/2011
 5  sinus infection EXTREMELY vivid dreams, "episodic" fatigue, moderate muscle aches, stomach upset, dry mouth and metallic taste, especially in the morning (like you've sucked on a penny all night) 2 days until I finish - seems to have been VERY effective in curing a severe infection. However, the side effects are NOT nice. Toughing out similar to others digetive issues, but my dreaming is crazy (overly bright, bizarre, & memorable) & the fatigue also comes on strong and quick so I can hardly move, but leaves completely after about 30 minutes of rest. TIPS: take with a BIG meal, eat lots of yogurt, & expect the cure to be as bad as the condition... F 39 7 days
2 X 500 1X day
1/31/2011
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 2  bronchitis/ possible pneumonia insomnia, nightmares, diarrhea, metallic taste i am stopping this after day 4. i will NEVER take this again. the insomnia is horrible, but the few times i actually passed out from exhaustion i experienced the most vivid, horror-movie type of nightmares that were almost like hallucinations. it is terrifying. never again. F 53 4 days
500 2X day
1/31/2011
 1  Sinus infection I have a history of depression and my current medication had it well controlled, that was until I took Biaxin. I started crying on day 4 and got worse every day. I thought I was having another breakdown, until I read this site. I have stopped the medication on day 6. Hopefully I will be back to normal soon. As far as the sinus infection it is mostly gone just a little sniffle left. If you have and history of depression I would not advise taking this medication. F 43 10 days
500mg 2X day
1/23/2011
 3  throat infection Some mitral flutter (primarily upon resting), unpleasant taste in the back of the throat. I have a mitral prolapse, so I am pretty aware of what is going on with my heart, and the only hard flutters I noticed came at night when I would lay down to go to sleep (I shot bolt upright in bed last night). There is a distinctive metallic taste emanating from the back of my throat as well. My advice to those whose opinion of the medication will be swayed by the reviews on this site: proceed with caution whenever taking a review to heart. Different medications do different things for different people, and what may hurt you may not hurt me in the least. If you suffer from a documented heart condition, I would recommend that you consult with your physician regarding any anxieties you may feel about taking Biaxin. Also, remember to introduce plenty of probiotics into your system (i.e. yogurt or probiotic supplements), as clarithromycin kills even the good bacteria in your body. I am surprised that for all of the complaining I have encountered on this site, nobody has offered that piece of advice. M 28 10 days
500 2X day
1/22/2011
 1  sinus infection Had serious chest pain and dizziness. I have had an irregular heartbeat for 2 months. Currently having extensive testing to see just how to treat this irregular heartbeat. This is the first drug that has ever given me any side effects. M 67 2 days
500mg 2X day
1/21/2011
 1  Flu/throat infection I started taking this medication 3 days ago and did not have a reaction until now. I was taking Gravol for the nausea so I think that is what was making me fall asleep. This is the first night I have taken this medicine without Gravol and can NOT sleep. I tried to fall asleep but was sort of half asleep and half awake. I had extremely weird dreams, had very weird crazy thoughts, and hallucinations. I felt like I was going to have a panic attack, I started thinking I was going to die. I have NEVER felt this was and can NOT believe what this drug has done to me physically and mentally. Not to mention the sleep deprivation is driving me insane!! The illness has gone, but I think that the fact I was already on another antibiotic prior to this one plus time is what has healed it. NEVER EVER EVER will I take this medicine again! I will make sure that my son also never has this medication prescribed to him as I could never imagine someone I love (even my worst enemy) to feel this way. F 25 7 days
2X day
1/18/2011
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 2  Sinus Infection Always tired, not feeling all there, poor sleep with panic attacks, anxiety and racing heart or simply like my heart was pounding harder (which someone else checked my pulse and noticed it was). Feeling like I was losing a grasp on reality and I was going crazy. Feeling hopeless like I would never improve. Afraid to go out and do things for fear of a panic attack in public. Wanted to stay close to home. Mood swings (felt very bipolar - either too happy or inconsolably miserable). I had the physical side effects the first night - stomach pains, cramps, and bad taste but I was prepared to deal with it. They subsided. Around the 4th or 5th day I started to feel more and more out of sorts. I wanted desperately to stop but having had a sinus infection for over a month I thought what's 5 more days? Now I'm at Day 9 and my mind feels out of my control. Can't stop worrying. So I've decided to ease my anxiety by promising myself to never take another dose again. Sinus infection feels like it might be clear but one more day won't cure it if it isn't. It could however make me go crazy and that's worse than a sinus infection. Horrible drug. F 30 9 days
500 2X day
1/15/2011
 1  sinus infection Loss of smell. I took the drug in August and my smell has still not returned by January. Horrible taste in mouth when taking. I also was unable to sleep, depressed and had nightmares when I did sleep. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! It is playing Russian roulette with your sense of smell and taste. I too believe it should be pulled from the market and a class action suit brought against the manufacturer. F 65 10 days
30 MG 2X day
1/14/2011
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 3  Sinus Infection and Bronchitis Insomnia, vivid dreams, strange taste in my mouth This is my second day on biaxin. Last night I couldn't fall asleep and when I did I had strange vivid dreams. They were not nightmares, but still strange. It took me about 2 hours to fall asleep and each time I woke up from a dream it took another hour or so to get to sleep. My doctor didn't find anything about insomnia, but suggested I take an antihistamine to get to sleep. F 25 2 days
500 mg 2X day
1/13/2011

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