Clarithromycin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• khatera
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am three quarters of a way through a two week course of clarithromycin for h pylori gastritis, along with amoxicillin and an h2 blocker (because I am allergic to PPIs). The first three days were rough as I felt lightheaded and an increase in heart rate. (Resting heart rate between 95-105). I was also very itchy so I used benadryl to mitigate that. But immediately I felt the dizziness go away and the indigestion got better on the third day. On day five, I got the horrible metallic taste in my mouth so I took a teaspoon of manuka honey after the doses. Also take fiber and probiotics and ginger tea. That will help a lot. Overall a really great medicine and I am so happy at getting one step closer to eradicating this horrible h Pylori infection."

• Aller...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

Biaxin (clarithromycin) for Bronchitis "After suffering what seemed like a never ending flu, I was put on Biaxin. I have always been sensitive to medications and suffered severe allergic reactions that put me in ER. So I have never been a fan of antibiotics and avoid them unless on the verge of death...which I definitely was this time around. Biaxin gave me a horrible, bitter taste that was constant and could Not be eliminated or masked by any food. I did religiously eat yogurt while taking it so I did not have any stomach upset. I noticed a steady improvement within 48 hours. The horrible, bitter taste lasted the entire 10 days, but nothing I couldn't put up with knowing I was improving and death was no longer imminent. My Specialist said I had a bacteria related to Legionnaires, so I pretty much owe my life to this antibiotic. It is now my "go- to" antibiotic if it is determined I need treatment for any bacterial infection. Biaxin pulled me thru and I am so thankful they made this medicine!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2014

For Bronchitis "My ailment wasn't actually bronchitis, but tracheal irritation - it wasn't in my lungs. I started taking it after being exhausted from coughing. I had diarrhea after the first day, because I took the first dose too late after breakfast. Since then, I took it in the middle of breakfast and haven't had any GI symptoms since. My cough and chest showed an almost immediate improvement! What a difference! I have also been limiting my sugar intake (to prevent a yeast infection), eating yogurt every day and taking acidophilus to prevent further bowel irritation. So far so good. I have 4 days left. I noticed a bitter taste in my mouth about 2 days ago. I felt reassured after reading some of the comments here that it is a side effect."

• cmp
• August 6, 2009

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "10 day run to get rid of H-pylori. In that 10 days I seem to be one that experienced negative side effects but continued on for the eventual benefit "for me". I experienced extreme fatigue, ringing in ears, forgetfulness, migraine headaches, nasty taste/smell. Had thrush at day 7 and day 10 is here. Feel like I was hit by a truck. Have follow-up to see if H-pylori is gone, will come back to update."

• Sash
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Pneumonia "I read the reviews on this site and was absolutely terrified of taking this drug. I had pneumonia and amoxicillin had no effect, so was prescribed clarithromycin. However, thank goodness as it was amazing. Within less then 12 hours my fever (of 39.5) had completely gone, and from then on no fever and almost back to normal! The only side effect was a bitter taste, which was strong and woke me up at night. However, I found that mixing rice milk and honey literally took the taste away! So I kept a cup of it next to my bed and if I woke up with the taste I just drank it! It was amazing. I wouldn't advise having cows milk in this case because it creates mucus, but any milk alternative and honey should work! Just wanted to let you know in case helpful! Wishing you better"

• TrisKal
• July 11, 2015

Biaxin (clarithromycin) for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I have terrible anxiety and was very afraid to take biaxin because I'd never taken it before. I worry about crazy things like having an anaphylactic reaction to medications, throat swelling shut, not being able to breathe, hives ect. I was on a triple antibiotic treatment of Biaxin, Flagyl, and Prilosec twice a day with Protonix taken alone every morning. I always ate yogurt twice a day with the medication as well as a meal so I my stomach wouldn't hurt or be upset. I never took the medication without food as instructed so I never had any stomach problems at all. The only side effect I had was an odd taste in my mouth but it wasn't overwhelming or bothersome."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2018

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm on day 4 of a combo of clarithromycin, amoxicilln and omeprazole. I stumbled across this forum and lots of scary side effects. As a few have said I've only had the awful taste in my mouth, nothing else. After 2 days I feel great!! Like my old self . Everyone has different side effects but the people that have bad ones are more likely to comment. Stay positive. These tabs will work."

• Feeli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I’m 37 and recently diagnosed with H.Pylori. Prescribed treatment plan of Omeprazole, Amox and Clarith. The strange taste in my mouth is AWFUL. When I lick my lips it tastes like pennies/chemicals. Very run down and lethargic with some memory loss and foggy brain. Eyes are dry/burning and feels like an effort to get out of bed and walk to bathroom. Light headache and stiff neck. Runny nose. Lower back pain and gas with burping and hiccups. Strange craving for bananas. Bananas and foods with strong flavor help with taste and bloating. Gum and fruity hard candy helps with taste too. Bowel movements smell strong, fruity and weird in the grossest way. So tired. Need to take naps throughout day."

• Joretta
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 4, 2013

Biaxin (clarithromycin) for Sinusitis "I was on this for the first time last fall when I had H. Pylori. It knocked it out but threw me into my first vaginal yeast infection. The metallic taste in the mouth is horrible and my husband could even taste it when he kissed me. Currently I am on it for sinusitis which I have seasonal."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2019

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I have been taking this medicine for 5 days now I am left with 5 more days and I feel like I have to wait for a year to finish this med. I have never in my life experienced this kind of illness due to the medicine I have symptoms like nausea, a metallic test which doesn't go away, abdominal pain in the night only, shortness of breath and also not being able to sleep at night. I hope I will finish it the only thing that is keeping me from stopping this medicine is not wanting to quit as the doctors told me next time the bacteria will not be go away and will get adapted to the medicine. But it is the worst medicine ever I do not ever want to experience this again in my life. I would recommend to take the medicine but you need to take a break from every social life , work that your doing and take the medication at home while resting only."

• Mysti...
• July 18, 2019

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "I went back to the doctor and she prescribed me "Clacee" 500mg which is Clarithromycin for 5 days taking two tablets daily and Prednisone 40mg per day for 5 days, because I had a secondary infection that was caused by the flu. I am now on day 3 of the antibiotics with 5 tablets left to go. I can honestly say I got side effects of the antibiotics such as the bitter taste ( which is not that bad only stays for a few hours), nausea (only in the morning and not as bad) and a loose stool once a day. For me honestly the side effects aren't that bad and it my chest feels better already on the third day. I would rather live with the side effects (which is really not that bad) than get even more sick and end up in hospital. I would also recommend you take probiotics while on the antibiotics a few hours after you have taken the antibiotics and eat yogurt during the day as well as they help restore the "healthy" bacteria in your gut as well. Hope I could help someone out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2013

For Sinusitis "I'm on 500mg for 7 days, I'm on day six and for the past two days have been feeling a bit nauseous. It took almost three days to kick in to full effect. Symptoms started to improve on day two. I find the lingering taste bitter instead of metallic. I do have trouble sleeping, but it has cleared up the infection quite quickly. Make sure you eat adequate amount of food with it. I've had no toilet issues."

• Jenny...
• July 31, 2018

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Not nearly as bad as I expected. The first day I had a very intense reaction, but found it was just because I was allergic to Omeprazole. When I didn't take it, the only side effects I had were moderate dizziness and an occasional metallic taste. It didn't hinder the taste of food. I am quite sensitive to medications and Clarithromycin hardly bothered me at all. The dizziness even faded after 3 days and I was able to function normally, even exercise. Also, some other advice, as I am a pharmacist. One person mentioned to take this with soda. I advise against that because soft drinks contain phosphoric acid and will likely exacerbate symptoms. Another notable interaction is milk products like ice cream. It helps for a short time, but then the rebound acid makes it worse. Probiotics are not clinically proven to help eradicate the bacteria, but I do recall reading a study that showed they can reduce the gastric inflammation. Good luck, whoever reads this, and I wish you a happy cure."

• Kille...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2013

Biaxin (clarithromycin) for Bronchitis "Doc told me I had bronchitis, first time on Biaxin, after two days still have the bitter taste in the mouth, sleeping like crazy, increased heart rate, but overall medicine seems to be working great after two days, good alternative to amoxicillin."

• Felicia
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2016

For Sinusitis "Prescribed for recurrent sinus infection potentially caused by GERD. By day four bitter taste in mouth was round the clock. Yuck. Upsets stomach and wake up in the middle of the night wide awake. Also, a little slow with thinking. Not a fan."

• Tashy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

For Middle Ear Infections "So I got put on clarithromycin for a week twice a day 500mg tablets for an ear infection. First tablet I was fine then the 2nd I was so ill! Being sick, feeling weak just awful. The dr refused to change them and give me anti sickness tabs to help. I’m on my last 2 tablets and I can’t believe I made it this far as right now they have made me so weak I feel like I can’t do anything. Drinking with a glass of milk does help. Anyone being put on these it’s a hard slog getting through it. I’m at the drs in a few days if my ear infection hasn’t cleared up I will be refusing these as il NEVER take them again. I've actually cried and I feel that rubbish on them."

• Sally
• May 5, 2020

For Bronchitis "Throwing these clarithromycin in the garbage!!! Got extremely hungry, sweating and anxiety like I have never felt before. Felt really weak and like I was going insane. Lasted about 7 minutes and was so relieved when it was over. You couldn't pay me a million dollars to take another pill again."

• Jenetic
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Horrible drug, I was prescribe Clarithromycin 500mg twice a day with flagyl 400mg twice a day and rabreprazole ( asiphex) 20mg twice a day every twelve hours. My 1st dosage I started having a raising heart rate I checked my heart rate it was 118bpm per minute. I went to bed and calm down and that start reducing. Every day different side effect this medicine is too strong, I only manage to take it for four days as I couldn’t bare the to tough it out anymore. Feels like my body has left me, lost a few kg in just four days...dizziness, heart palpitations, muscle weakness, feeling like to collapse every seconds is too hard to handle plus feeling like your heart is going to stop. Never again will I try this. God bless peeps"

• Jodie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2020

For Sinusitis "I got this antibiotic what would have been 3 days ago today. The first day I had a complete break down and cried my eyes out. I was extremely emotional and depressed feeling hopeless and felt like I was losing my mind. I couldn’t stop crying. I have a metallic taste in my mouth and have had headaches every day. Last night I was all of a sudden having excruciating stomach cramps I couldn’t stand or sit or lay down the pain was unbearable. I considered calling 911 because the pain was so bad but settled for 811 health link instead. I thought I was dying. It took hot pads and pain killers to even be able to lay down. Today I am stuck on the couch (husbands orders) and after last night my stomach is still very tender and cramping but nothing compared to how it was. I would suggest never taking this medication. It was an absolute nightmare and I will NEVER take this again, it shouldn’t even be prescribed to people. It is absolute poison."

• 10mins
• February 10, 2016

For Pneumonia "Was really ill started off with temp of 39.5 all body aches and pains. Took paracetamol and nothing happened. Went A & E the next day whom did chest X-ray and took bloods said got slight infection but couldn't hear anything on my lungs so gave me iv paracetamol and fluids and sent home with amoxicillin 1 to be taken 3 times a day. After two days was still the same temp aches and pains etc. Went see my own GP whom heard crackling on lungs straight away and said suspects pneumonia and couldn't understand why the hospital didn't. He gave me clarithromycin 500mg twice a day. After taking the first one within one hour temp had gone and I was feeling a lot better. Had a bitter taste in mouth but didn't last long. These are the best antibiotics."

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2014

For Bronchitis "I recently started on Biaxin. My doctor prescribed it for my bronchitis and sinus infection. The antibiotic works great, after about a day of taking it I felt a million times better. It's a really strong antibiotic though which has caused some awful side effects including bad taste in mouth, nervousness and upset stomach /nausea . If you have to take this I suggest eating before taking it and carrying around mints for the taste in mouth. Good luck!"

• EALFife
• December 26, 2015

For Bronchitis "After an 8 week cold, 3 weeks a of bad cough and generally feeling under the weather and out of breath even on the gentlest of slopes, I went to the doctor who diagnosed bronchitis. I was put on a 5 day course of Clarithromycin 500 mg pills and a 10 day burst of Prednisalone starting at 30 mg. Even after one antibiotic I felt relief. I had no side effects whatsoever. I maybe should mention I have an autoimminune disease, PMR, and take a very low dose of steroids and also Omezrapol (a gastric resistant capsule prescribed for people taking steroids). I live in Scotland where all prescriptions are free."

• QueennB
• December 1, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on amoxicillin, clarithromycin twice a day and a PPI omeprazole- after reading the stories on this site, I delayed my Helicobacter Pylori Infection treatment by 3 days as I was terrified. I did start it and I am currently on day 4 and the side effects are bad, but I believe everyone has a different experience with this. Unfortunately I'm one of the people who suffered badly. I am only on treatment for 7 days so I have 3 more days left and I do not want to repeat this ever again in my life. My symptoms before this included vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, rapid weight loss, weakness, and depression. Since taking the medication, the first two days were okay. This 4th day is a nightmare, I am having extreme suicidal thoughts, unable to eat at all, weight loss, vomiting bile, sometimes burning sensations in my arms or chest - and I am trying my best to get through the next 3 days. I pray that when this is all over I will never have to repeat this. If you're worried you may have bad side effects please just try it out first"

• Ken
• June 10, 2019

For Sinusitis "My health care provider prescribed Clarithromycin 500mg twice a day. I am 75 yr. old and suffering from sinus and congestion for two weeks. After taking this for 4 days I am so weak and unsteady I can't take care of my farm animals. I don't think I have ever felt so bad. The prescription info says I must take for 10 days and must take all. I will never take this stuff again."

• ElleM...
• February 5, 2017

Biaxin (clarithromycin) for Sinusitis "After being sick for a month and a half, after a useless round of Amoxclav, my doctor finally prescribed Biaxin and Prednidone for my sinus infection. Within a day I was able to breathe through my nose. My only complaint is the absolutely disgusting aftertaste...and the occasional upset stomach. I think the side effects are worth it as I finally feel good for the first time in weeks."