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  sinus infection Metallic taste, crampy abdomin, couldn't sleep, anxiety attacks The first day I called the pharmacist because I was so dizzy 5 hours after taking it. He recommended I stop, but the doctor's office was closed and I couldn't get another drug for 2 days. By day 5 I had serious panic attacks and a racing heart. I couldn't sleep. I will never take this drug again. F 47 5 days
7/13/2005
 4  Bacteria and sinus infection Dizzyness,no energy,sleepiness M 45 10 days
7/7/2005
 1  bronchitis severe nausia, constant throbbing headaches, vile metallic taste in mouth that nothing would cover, terrible nightmares!! I have never had any adverse reactions to medication before. I was taking 1000mg of Biaxin XL once per day along with 10mg of prednisone twice a day & cough syrup with vicodin every 6 hours. After the first couple/few days I felt great, but on the evening of day 5 of biaxin all the symptons cropped up. Metallic taste lasted about 4 days, nighmares 3 nights, headaches and nausia lasted 10 days!!! It worked great on the bronchitis, but it took so long to get over the debilitating side effects that I will never take again!! F 29 7 days
7/6/2005
 2  sinus infection Took one dose with a meal as instructed by pharmacist. I had gastrointestinal disturbance, jittery anxious feeling. I did not want to continue this medicine. I called for a Zpack which I had taken for sinus infection before with good results. F 50 1 days
7/5/2005
 4  Sinus Infection I wrote in before regarding side effects including insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, bad taste in mouth, no problem with diarrhea. Also wanted to add that I have never been more hungry in my life on this medication! Tummy growls all day and all night! To counteract yeast infection and diarrhea, eat yoguart EVERY day while on these meds. I eat yoguart every day (anyway) so I had no trouble at all with diarrhea and yeast infections. F 32 10 days
6/23/2005
 4  Sinus infection Classic bitter, horrible taste; extreme fatigue; irrational thoughts; crying; night sweats; insomnia; some tummy pain; no diarrhea problems; major tummy bloating. I didn't realize Biaxin is so powerful and strong! This drug really did wipe out the sinus infection, but the side effects are VERY strong. I really had some mood changes, not my usual self at all! Poor hubby! Couldn't work the first five days of taking the antibiotic due to weakness and dizziness, but am continuing to work now. F 32 10 days
6/22/2005
 4  Strep throat and Haemopholius nausea, upset stomach, mood changes, dizziness, fatigue, headaches F 23 10 days
6/21/2005
 5  staph infection of left sinus areas Problem here...drastic discoloration of two partial dental plates (tarnishing???) that are quite visible when I speak or smile; plates are removed at night. Suggestions? Typical metallic taste, strongest in morning; stools a bit loose but not much...eating lots of live culture yogurt which does help. 30 days on amoxocillin(sp?) was totally ineffective. So far ten days on Biaxin has shown a dramatic change for the better...drainage has decreased considerably, energy level and attention span much higher. M 55 10 days
6/20/2005
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 3  ear infections Diarrhea, bad taste, insomnia. The insomnia and stomach cramps are almost unbearable. I hope this works! F 25 5 days
6/20/2005
 4  ear/throat infection creepy dreams,abdominal pain, racing heartbeat and it felt like i was descending into madness. HORRIBLE TASTE! I thought i was going to puke the medicine back up as soon as I took it. does a great job on clearing up infections, but the side effects are not in anyone's favor. If there is an alternative medicine to take it will more than likely be better than this one. F 20 7 days
6/2/2005
 3  Sinusitis I've taken this medication on and off for a year at the onset of any sinus infection. I've taken it probably five times during that period. This last time, I woke in the middle of the night, about 7 hours after taking the drug, to throw up. The following two nights I woke at the same time with horrible abdominal cramping and pain, followed by diareah. The drug does wonders for the sinuses, but I had to stop taking it since I felt worse each day because of the lack of sleep and the abdominal effects. And I always had the metallic taste, too, but found it a bearable side effect. F 30 4 days
5/31/2005
 1  BRONCHITIS Awful, gross bitter taste in my mouth after the 1st day of taking biaxin. Short, restless sleep at night. It seemed to help my bronchitis condition but the constant bitter taste was always on my mind. Kept trying to eat or snack on foods to get rid of the taste but nothing worked. Called doctor to change medication after 2 days. F 55 2 days
5/24/2005
 2  Sinus Infection First day I took it the fever and the drowsiness from my sinus infection went away...which was great. I got a mild yeast infection and dirarea, then constipation. And then I started feeling This was such a bad experience other than the fact that it DID help the sinus infection. Take something else, this drug is crazy. F 25 5 days
5/19/2005
 3  Sinusitis/ear infection First few days experienced abdominal pain (not long-lasting), anxiety, mild disorientation, loss of appetite, mid-grade nausea, awful taste in mouth upon waking. (I was told by my doctor that, until my body adjusted, there would perhaps be some abdominal discomfort and a Other anti-biotics I've taken for other ailments in the past cleared things up a lot quicker than this one, and I'd never experienced even minor side effects before. However I found this drug to be very hard on my system. After 7 days, I finally resorted to steam therapy and that cleared things up almost immediately. Also began taking large doses of Vitamin C. Overall, this drug did help somewhat, but I would try to avoid taking it again in the future. I couldn't wait to finish with it. ALSO, even though the pharmacist had told me that having the occasional glass of wine with this drug would not be an issue, I wouldn't recommend it. F 42 10 days
5/16/2005
 1  bronchitis indigestion, severe depression and fits of sobbing , NIGHTMARES I have never had an adverse reaction to an antibiotic. I went back to my physician and was prescribed Suprax. M 43 3 days
5/8/2005
 1  pneumonia insomnia, itching, dream like state, depression, nightmares, hallucinations F 27 3 days
5/3/2005
 4  Bronchitis Stomach cramps, The first few days that I was on this I looked at this website, noticed all the horrific side effects that others have experienced. At that time I was feeling good, didnt have any side effects. As days progressed so did the severity of my stomach cramps (no matter how much I ate before) which I dont think the worlds supply of pepto would cure. I didnt vomit, but entertained the thought thinking I might feel better. I felt spaced out all the time (I couldnt drive on these meds). At times I would get instant headaches and just as fast as they came they went away. I would say the worst though was the really bad diarrhea. I put off M 23 10 days
5/2/2005
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 4  Bronchitis Stomach cramps The first few days that I was on this I looked at this website, noticed all the horrific side effects that others have experienced. At that time I was feeling good, didnt have any side effects. As days progressed so did the severity of my stomach cramps (no matter how much I ate before) which I dont think the worlds supply of pepto would cure. I didnt vomit, but entertained the thought thinking I might feel better. I felt spaced out all the time (I couldnt drive on these meds). At times I would get instant headaches and just as fast as they came they went away. I would say the worst though was the really bad diarrhea. I put off M 23 10 days
5/2/2005
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 3  possible sinus infection Cramps in calf muscles, also some fluttering in various other muscles now & then. Only have taken for 3 days, don't know if it is working yet. M 47 3 days
4/30/2005
 1  Mild Upper Respitory infection ANXIETY. After two days of 500mg I stopped taking the drug. I woke in the middle of the night feeling like I wanted to jump out of my skin. Very jittery - don't take unless you absolutely have no other alternative. M 45 2 days
4/29/2005

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