Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ace
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

"Day 2 of h pylori kit. At first I thought something must be wrong with the drugs because they made my symptoms worse. I felt really terrible after day 1 But after reading reviews I feel I'm not alone and will get through the treatment My symptoms are. Bloating, passing gas, nausea, metallic after taste, fatigue, crumps and excruciating pain in my tummy."

• KMano
• May 28, 2020

"Be your own advocate. I have had anemia which leaves me fatigued for a very long time. I have suffered from severe bloating, pain, belching, and flatulence. I made an appointment a few weeks ago because I was having difficulty breathing and had severe bloating....I thought it was the arthritis. The bloodwork showed that my iron levels were 6 micrograms per deciliter. Normal levels for women range from 26 - 170. She has been prescribing me iron supplements for three years. On this particular visit, she sent me for some bloodwork and it came back positive for Helicobacter. I was so glad to have a name that had caused me so much pain over the years. Since starting the medication, I have had pretty much all the side effects including: metallic taste in mouth, severe bloating and pain, vivid dreams, insomnia, diarrhea, and most recently, itching. I am on day 12 of 14 and am looking forward to getting this nasty bacteria out of my system. Chewing gum has helped with the metallic taste."

• Heppy
• May 13, 2020

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "After 2 days of Prevpac meds, I am quitting. My H.Pylori is asymptomatic but I felt let's get rid of this microb. My first day I had stomach pains and a headache. My stomach felt better day 2 but headache stayed. The main reason for stopping is I'm getting vertigo. The first night a little bit, the second night spinning. If I went to this blog first, I would not have taken these meds. I just assumed I would handle ok. My advice, unless you are very sick, do not take. It sucks!"

• yourg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

"Soooo... after reading all the negative comments on amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole, I can't say I disagree, however, it is definitely doable. I had to miss work due to bad abdominal cramping on day 3 and waking up with that nasty taste is whack. My appetite is fine, frankly, my cravings are always through the roof and sadly my number one problem has only gotten worse...BLOATING. YETTTT... I am very positive, and it wasn't hard to get through, just an annoying inconvenience. Like an annoying toddler tugging at your trousers, who you need to remember to wake up every morning and put to bed every night. My course was 7 days, didn't take them at the same time every day and for the clarithromycin, it was recommended to be taken every 12 hours but my timing was not good. I also didn't follow the Low fodmap diet. Hopefully, an update will be pending and good results...even though I clearly wasn't perfect."

• Guy
• June 8, 2017

"I'm on day 3 of these medicines, the first 2 days my energy levels were very high and clarity in my whole body seemed to be back after months of feeling crappy h pylori test was positive so as stated above I'm taking this medicine SIDE EFFECTS: on day 3 I took the medicine around 6 am and took a nap at 9 am I woke up with a taste of medicine in my mouth, (the taste where your first attempt to swallow a pill and it doesn't work so you get that nasty pill taste" I think this has something to do with falling asleep like my body isn't in awake mode so it pumps the medicine in a sleep cycle style I'm just assuming here but besides the nasty taste no other side affects at the moment eating a banana seemed to help with the taste"

• Tammy...
• July 9, 2016

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "I will take this medicine the rest of my life if it means no more bacteria. I know that's an exaggeration. I have had diarrhea everyday, which is burning my skin around my Anus. I can live with anything as long as I'm on the right path to recovery. The diarrhea occurs all day long, without much time to get to the bathroom. But I expect many bowel movements since I'm ridding myself of a digestive bacteria. I highly recommend this medicine pack, with positive thoughts of 100% recovery in my near future."

• ORD
• October 21, 2015

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "In a period of few years I visited many doctors because of pain in my stomach. I was always hungry and felt very tired. Sometimes my belly was like a balloon without any reason. Until this doctor sent to for a blood test for helicobacter pylori and the results came out positive. I was very optimistic and was hoping this pain and problems finally stop, I got the medicine on Saturday and started the treatment on Sunday morning. After taking it for 3 days I noticed a huge results, had more energy and I was waking up fresh. A day after I started having this sweet taste in my mouth which scared me a little bit... maybe I got an infection. I was continuing taking this medicine day 7th on this treatment I got a terrible headache and anxiety,"

• Vanes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "Yearlong pain was gone by day 3. But on day 4, the horrible side effects started. The awful taste in my mouth at all times, worsening constipation, headband headache, and up all night with insomnia. If it wasn't worth it to get rid of this stomach infection, I would quit taking this med. That's how bad these side effects combined are for me. If it was just one, and not at all the up all night insomnia, I would be much better."

• J Marie
• November 3, 2015

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "I'm on day three of prevpac and was prescribed four pills equally for h pylori and costing $841.00.I haven't had any major side effects besides swollen eye lids that went away in the morning . I was scared to take it after reading alot of reviews, but it's worth the shot if it'll cure my stomach pains that I've had for 11 years!"

• pylor...
• June 16, 2013

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "I'm on the last day of a 14 day treatment. A little bad taste but didn't last long. Doctor must have faith with Prevpac because I asked if I need to be retested and he said no. A routine colonoscopy/ upper endoscopy showed the presence of H. Pylori. Still not sure how I was infected, had an endoscopy 5 years ago and didn't have it then. My wife said better me than her she could never had taken all this medication and was amazed how well I tolerated Prevpac 14 day treatment."

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2020

"I was prescribed a 10 day course Amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and pantoprazole for H pylori. I've had the same symptoms that most people have complained about. But it is important to finish the treatment to avoid bacteria resistance. Also have your partner checked for h. Pylori and treated, that way you won't pass the disease back and forth through saliva and get re-infected. Like happened to me."

• Kat
• October 15, 2020

"After a year n half of in and out stomach issues, the symptoms got worse and got emergency colonoscopy. After biospy, h pylori was proven. Was very happy to be diagnosed but next 14 days was so hard. I'm on the last day of treatment and still have nausea, tiredness n headaches. Tired to an extent that I cannot walk more than 2 mins. Not to mention the bad taste in your mouth. In between my headache was so worse that I felt my brain was exploding. Got an urgent acupuncture done to get back to life. Then came mother nature, periods. The worst combination ever. Now I am afraid whether all these symptoms will go and I can get back to normal. Fingers crossed this is worst treatment."

• Lene
• October 3, 2020

"I too have H Pylori, my symptoms were fatigue and a periodic bad taste in my mouth. Since I was on medication for my liver I call and asked... “are the liver meds causing this?” I was directed to Quest for a breath test. Proof positive! The three meds In conjunction are disgusting! In previous reads I agree the road to wellness are far worse than the symptoms!"

• Hurts
• May 11, 2018

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "Day 5. My neck hurts and my back and chest hurt and it's hard to breathe . I have insomnia and no appetite, diarrhea and chills every time I take it. I remember the Dr saying some people body can't handle it - if you feel weak then skip a dosage and start again. Doesn't stop the side effects along with all that I have headaches and a shooting pain in my left arm from time to time. I also feel weak and even dizzy along with a sore throat that's red in places . I'm going to go see the Dr when I get off work cause I think it could be infection and that scares me so maybe I'll go maybe I'll suck it up and finish it."

• RG6
• March 19, 2015

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "I have been taking Prevpac for a week now, and the horrible abdominal pain is long gone. :) However, I am experiencing rather unpleasant back pain as a side effect. I have been stretching like crazy trying to mitigate it, but it doesn't seem to be working. I am using ice packs and a portable tens unit to deal with it. While not fun, it is a whole lot better than the agony of an h. pylori infection."

• just...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 5, 2018

"I'm on day 7 and have 7 days to go. From what I understand, after an infection like this it's best to take it easy on your stomach and eat things that are easy to process. To the poster who said they have painful gas and bloating, I would consider drinking broth for a couple of days instead of solid foods and give your bowels and stomach a chance to really rest. Some foods can be intolerable to a body after this infection and can be too hard to deal with. Give it a few days or a week of soups and stewed fruits and that should help. The diarrhea is likely going to continue while on these meds because they are really powerful and all of them list that as a common side effect. Hang in there. I am half way though and already feel fantastic if I don't count the heinous taste in my mouth, night and day. If your mouth tastes like someone dumped a load of bitter garbage into it, try some gum, don't eat sweets. Sweets are just what H. Pylori like and are hard to digest. Good luck!"

• PRAKASH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

"I finish 14 day of antibiotics medicine yesterday and feeling so tired and increase stomach pains and also Gas increase. Very bad SIDE effect of this medicine I also loss 5 kg .. Following side effects are. 1 . Black tarry stool 2 . Metallic taste 3. Abdominal pain 4 stress 5 constipation 6 loss of appetite 7 pain in mouth 8 burping 9 belching I hope treatment is sucessfull"

• Kayte
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2019

"My H. Pylori treatment differs from most since I am allergic to amoxicillin, I take 6 pills a day. 3 in morning 3 at night for 2 weeks, which are lansoprazole, flagyl, and Clarithromycin. First day I had bloating and that horrible taste in my mouth, didn’t taste metallic but very sour. 2nd day I felt dizzy and nauseous and a racing heart beat when I tried to go to bed, I’m halfway through and I still have bloating, little appetite, nausea and the after taste, no racing heart since the 2nd day though. Yogurt and milk are helpful to settle your tummy. I’m hoping after the pills are all done I will feel much better! Since I use to get on and off nausea and heartburn before I started treatment. Just keep taking the meds and suffer through the side effects. And also the 3 meds I was prescribed cost me $122, I do not have insurance."

• Lola
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

"I am on my 4th going on 5th day of treatment and I’ve had the worst side effect. I have trouble with my bowel movements already so these pills make me really constipated to the point where I didn’t go for 4 days. Today I woke up with the worst stomach cramps so I decided to take a constipation med and it took like 12 hours to work. The worst part is the taste! I hate it and it gives me nausea so bad and I feel it into my nose and it’s super annoying. Overall I’m not happy with this treatment but oh well."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2020

"I have every symptom you have and have been really ill for 5 months and roughly lost 30lbs. Doctor told me in the office you are going to get worse before you get better that’s a fact. So how bad do you want to get better!? Try and push through."

• ndakb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2015

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "I am on day 12. I took the first dose in the evening & the next morning I woke w/ the strong metallic taste in my mouth. That taste is there every morning, but I can easily wash it away w/ a drink of water. Around days 4-6, I had very loose stools from everything I ate. Since then, it has been off & on, but I have at least one loose stool every day. My h pylori infection caused at least 2 ulcers so I was experiencing a lot of nausea before, which has gradually improved w/ this med--something must be working. This med gave me really bad yeast infections (both oral & vaginal) but gargled w/ hydrogen peroxide a few times & it cleared up. And treated the "other" area. This med has been tough, but still better than the h pylori and ulcer symptoms."

• Raju
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2019

"Got diagnosed with H pylori, than had a H pylori kit with amoxicillin (total 4 medicine 2 times in a day so total 8 medicine/day) Its a heavy dose mouth taste is worst and yes a Headache! Headache! Headache! Some times right side some times left and some times full head, felt migraine pain during the course rest was ok, little bloating nausea some times...Now today is my 4th day and hoping to get rid of this bloody H pylori infection."

• ohioj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2015

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "My only symptom at first was no appetite! Ate one day the next didn't want to eat anything. Felt normal otherwise. One week later I had lost 10 pounds. I noticed heart palpitations. Stopped taking Celebrex for my arthritis and all nsaids for migraines. Went to hospital and had complete work up on heart a CT scan, x-rays, blood work, stress test...all normal.In the third week was able to eat some. Started back on Celebrex. Two weeks later, lost appetite again with nausea. Lost 25 pounds. Had upper GI noted small hiatal hernia. Gastroenterologist did EGD with biopsy. Stomach was irritated from NSAIDS and H,Pylori. So I started on Amox. 500 two a day, Flagyl 3x day, Carafate, Prilosec. Feel great. Retest next week."

• LUCHH...
• February 19, 2016

"I am from Panama. I am very please with this treatment. I use to suffer from diarrhea every moring after breakfast and reflux at evening. I have been using these treatment for 4 weeks and I feel fine now. I am using Peptobismol every time I take the pills and yoghurt in between and it avoid the secondary effects. The metallic taste is present every day but I can live with it. Sorry of my english."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2010

Prevpac (amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole) "I'm On my 1st day of treatment and I have gas and my stomach is bloated. I also have a bad headache and I feel nauseous. In my stomach I feel movements and little pain. I'm hoping this treatment works."