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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 1  Bronchitis Upon taking Biaxin, I spiked a high fever, nausea, vomiting,could not breathe right, and could not get out of bed for more than 10 minutes at a time. When I finally forced myself to take a shower, I noticed I was covered with a rash..My physician 'forgot' that I was allergic..stopped it today, and already feel better, just a little dizzy. MAKE SURE you can handle antibiotics in the mycin family. This stuff nearly killed me. F 51 4 days
2/21/2006
 1  Sinus Infection While taking the medication - Sleeplessness, anxiety. After completing the dose - The most horrible stomach pain I have ever had. Started the last day of the 10 day dose. Continues. Anything spicy gives me nausea. I will never take the drug again. I'm wondering if it should be prescribed for sinus infections. In my case, it seems to have *caused* a stomach issue that has lasted a week longer than the medication. M 38 10 days
2/19/2006
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 2  bronchitis/pneumonia heart arrhythmia, recurrent and lingering I have finally tracked down the heart arrhythmias that started over a year ago to Biaxin! I took huge doses for a bad pneumonia for 6 weeks in spring 2004, and shortly thereafter developed a heart arrhythmia (no history, none in family). It went away after 45 days or so, then came back this fall, right after taking Biaxin for 2 weeks. I ended up in the emergency room this time, where they could find no heart problems, but discovered my blood potassium was a bit low--after getting potassium, no more arrhythmia. But it came back very strongly 2 days after starting Biaxin this week for bronchitis. After another two days, I finally made the connection and checked the web. I quit taking it yesterday and took some more potassium (only about 400 mgs), and the arrhythmia quit by this morning! So, I won't be taking Biaxin again (too bad, because it always kills the germs!) If someone has lingering symptoms of arrhythmia or muscule cramping (same mechanism, really) from this drug, t F 53 4 days
2/18/2006
 1  bronchitis/chronic cough Within 2 hours of taking 1 Biaxin 500 mg tablet I had a strong, metallic taste in my mouth. The taste is nauseating. I will not take this medicine. I will call the doctor for a substitution. Unacceptable side effect that is worse than the ailment I am trying to cure. F 59 1 days
2/17/2006
 5  Bronchitis Definite bad taste YUK!!!!-was the worst first thing upon waking up in a.m. And a little nauseous, but no vomiting. Haven't at all experienced any "mental health issues" everyone else is talking about. This RX so worth the bad taste. Has been excellent at clearing up my chest congestion and phlegm. Also so glad it kicked butt on the sinus inf. I also have. F 32 5 days
2/15/2006
 1  sinus infection Metallic taste, heart was racing and pounding in my whole body for hours, vomiting I only took 1 pill, with food. I fell asleep on the couch for about 30 minutes and when I woke up the trouble started. I immediately vomited and began to feel my heart racing and pounding throughout my whole body. I felt like I was having an anxiety attack...somthing I have never experienced. I layed on the bed and tried to calm myself with mediation...but nothing worked. I could deal with the metallic taste, but not the rest of the side effects. I had difficulty sleeping that night and my stomach was upset all night. The entire next day I had terrible stomach and abdominal cramps. I will NEVER take this medication again. F 27 1 times
2/14/2006
 1  sinus infection 1st day felt like I had morning sickness, constantly feeling I needed to throw up; insomnia, really bad metallic taste in my mouth 24 hours a day. Nothing tastes good. Vivid dreams; stomach churning, no diarreah, more like constipation. Yesterday and today-- 4th & 5th day very bad stomach pain. I have taken Biaxin before with minimal side effects; this time Biaxin XL 2 500 mg tablets once a day. I stopped taking the medication and will never take it again. I didn't read the leaflet that came with it at first, then when I did, it seemed I had every side effect. My stomach hurts so bad, I hope this gets out of my system quickly. F 46 5 days
2/13/2006
 5  bronchitis I have been taking biaxin for a few yrs everytime I get bronchitis or a chest infection..which is every year. I HIGHLY recommend it. IT has done wonders for me. I get very ill every year and when I do..I request biaxin. I can put up with a metallic taste and a few side effects to get better. I have had double pnemonia..and believe me..the side effects for biaxin are sooo much better than the alternative. Biaxin has side effects like every other medication. Think of it as..its strong enough to let you know it means business! It is well worth asking your doctor for if you need it. F 40 1 weeks
2/11/2006
 3  Recurring Cough Horrible metallic taste in mouth. Total lack of any ability to rest or sleep. Skin felt like it was crawling. Felt very emotional, unstable and quite scared. (Totally freaked my boyfriend of 1 year out.) After having two totally sleepless nights went into work and although felt like brain was slow, my body was wired and I managed to somehow cope. (Work colleagues were very understanding) Have now developed the most horrible yeast infection I’ve ever experienced. All I can say is Thank goodness for this site!!! At 36 I’ve not taken many drugs at all, and never have took much notice or read the side effect pamphlet that accompanies any prescription. I knew something was wrong the first day I took the Biaxin, and by 3am the second night, I actually began to think I was going mentally crazy - decided to do a little research since I couldn't sleep anyways. After finding this site, I felt a little easier knowing it wasn't just me, and that it was more than likely side effects. I promptly began to drink as much water as possible to try and get the drug out of my system. When my boyfriend read half the entries here, the next morning, his first comment was “I could have written most of them”. I’d had a bad cough from Christmas and finally gave in and visited the Dr’s after a month and a half - was given a course of Amox-Clav which worked, but after my symptoms returned the Dr prescribed Biaxin. I must admit, my F 36 2 days
2/10/2006
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 3  Strep Throat My sexual desire is bare to none. M 24 3 days
2/8/2006
 3  upper/lower respiratory infection I'm a nurse and have had upper & lower respiratory infections (and now kidney infection) for the last year that have been difficult to treat. The nasty taste in the mouth stinks, but the constant headache and muscle pain would be even more difficult to deal with if I wasn't able to just lay around all day. I've got to stick it out with this med. It seems many docs (including mine) prescribe Biaxin XL to be taken once a day. My doc told me to take it at night because it tends to leave a nasty taste in the mouth (don't know if that actually works!) Like any other antibiotic, I prefer to split it up every 12 hours to try to keep a constant level in the blood. Invest $30 or so in a good "Nursing Drug Guide." I am no longer in nursing, but I use it constantly. DON'T BE AFRAID TO CALL YOUR DOC AND TELL HIM A PARTICULAR DRUG IS NOT WORKING OUT FOR YOU! There are lots of other drugs out there that can do the job with few(er) side effects. Check out Ketec, a new antibiotic for respiratory infections--it's a 5 day dose, relatively few side effects (I had blurry vision for a few days), and much more tolerable than Biaxin. Obviously, Ketec didn't work for me, but then again, I've had upper and lower respiratory infections for about a year now and due to some immunological problems need a really long dose of strong antibiotics. Good luck. Feel free to e-mail me. CJ F 39 21 days
2/6/2006
 3  Sinus It is great I found these posts as I thought I was going to have a heart attack! I am dizzy, very weak, feel like I am out of it, my head feels like ants are crawling it, and I too am having vivid dreams (although weird - not scarry.) The scarriest is the feeling my heart is going explode. It beats very very fast at night and I can not get to sleep for HOURS.It feels like someone is sitting on my left arm- I thought it was the other drug I was taking (MUCINEX) -, so I quit - but still no change. This morning I woke up and felt better - actually had some energy - then I remembered to take the pill. Within 1/2 hour I felt like I got hit by a truck - and started digging on line. Here I am. I took this drug once before - did not have ANY of these problems except the taste. But I remember it was the ONLY drug that knocked out my sinus infection. After 5 days (1/2 way through) I am going to stick to it as it seems to be helping my sinus infection (worst ever), and that my reaction to I have to laugh at the people who claim it has decreased their sex drive! If you are having sex - you must not be that sick!(Although I note they seem to be in their early 20's!!) F 45 5 days
2/4/2006
 1  very bad flu Horrible, disgusting taste in mouth day and night, it woke me up and made me feel nausea. When treatment over, the taste persisted ,plus that I totally lost my sense of smell and taste except for the metallic bitter taste experienced when taking the medication. It here all the time but is milder than during treatment , that could be due to my loss of sensation ( three weeks have passed since my treatment was over, no change in condition , bitter taste and bitter feeling !!!! Should not be allowed on the market. F 62 5 days
2/3/2006
 2  sinus infection VERY bitter taste in my mouth that lasted from day 2 on. No let up. I almost made an appointment with the acute care clinic thinking something was wromg with my gall bladder! I called the prescribing doc first, and then he told me the bitterness was a side effect of the Biaxin. Me No Like!! Infection did clear up though, but what a price! UGH! F 40 9 days
2/2/2006
 4  H. Pylori Infection I took BiaxinXL before and I was fine and I had no allergic reaction to Amoxicillin. First two days were fine, except little stomach pain in the morning. 3rd day got worst at night with dizziness, burning abdominal pain, stomach cramp, nausea. I am on the 8th of a 10 day treatment and I mostly feel horrible after lunch. Feels very like dying. Talk to your doctor first. Biaxin seems to be a very erasive antibiotic, destroying everything! M 31 10 days
1/31/2006
 4  skin infection (upper eye lids) Really bad tastes in mouth (tongue), heart seems to be pounding a little harder (can feel that more when I lie down), lots of gas, very mild stomach pain (comes and goes). diarrhea on day 2 and on day 4 (I still have 3 days to do). All are tolerable for me except for diarrhea. I was given Biaxin 500mg for 7 days when I went to see a doctor for sty/chalazion. A doc. also noticed conjuctivitis so perscribed me this (Biaxin 500mg, 2 times a day with food). It also cleared up my sinus infection (which I didn't know I had but cleared up my sinus so I guess I had mild one). I would probably take Biaxin again only if I could find a way to control diarrhea. M 36 7 days
1/31/2006
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 3  chronic sinusitis Well, I have only been taking Biaxin for 3 days now but so far....Bitter taste - ok I can deal with that. But also feel a bit jittery and anxious. I feel tired and buzzed out at the same time. At night I can feel my heart beating through my body - not fast or irregular, just hypresensitive, dry mouth, some gastro stuff. Bur mostly that tired but jittery feeling is the worst! I am supposed to take this for 21 days - it was this or surgery so I will try to hang on to see if it helps or not. My sinuses do feel a bit better already but if the symptoms get worse I may bag the meds and opt for sugery. F 41 3 days
1/29/2006
 5   to the previous post, you shouldnt worry about any other side effects if you are already 3 days in... Bitter taste in mouth is probably as bad as its going to get for you, i should know, ive been on it for 3 weeks (one more to go) none M 3 weeks
1/27/2006
 1  chest infection Metallic taste. Nausea. Abdominal pain. After 18 hours started hyperkinesis and insomnia. Can't stop moving my legs so can't go to sleep. Not that I am tired--after 36 hours I am still frenetic. Physician has switched me to another antibiotic and I hope to recover soon. F 61 2 days
1/27/2006
 5  Sinus Infection Well thank goodness for this site because I've been telling my husband that I have this awful taste in my mouth after I take the pills and I have it all night and still in the morning! I couldn't find that mentioned anywhere until I found this so thank you! I've had 3 days so far and I feel drastically better but reading about all the other side effects like shortness of breath is scaring me a bit. I have to take it for 14 days so now I'm afraid of what's coming next. I felt a bit nauseaus the first day but last night I took it with a ton of water and I feel better today. F 38 3 days
1/26/2006

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