Clarithromycin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Biaxin XL
Clarithromycin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 54 reviews for the treatment of Pneumonia. 56% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Clarithromycin
- Epano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 19, 2019
"Day 7 on clarithromycin and I can't tell if it is working. I'm on it for my peumonia. Am no better, just nauseous and disgusting taste in mouth and I have diarrhea now as well."
- mr bo...
- April 2, 2016
"I have been on this for four days. Feeling much better. Light headed and tired with that awful taste in my mouth. I wish that they could make drugs with much less side effects"
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- JoeR
- March 17, 2016
"The only unpleasant side effects were a gurgling "hungry" feeling stomach and a bitter taste in my mouth. Tablets started working properly after about two days."
- Ms Me...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 10, 2018
"I thought I was the only one who was having a metallic taste in my mouth, nausea and nightmares. How long do I have to wait until all that goes away? Does anyone have any ideas??"
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- from...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 3, 2015
"Towards the end of the week taking med, I was starting to have diarrhea. During the whole time taking it I had the taste of throw up in my mouth."
- Avss...
- December 5, 2016
"diagnosed with pneumonia given 500mg for 14 days - now on day 6 and only just starting to feel better. Still getting chest pain and coughing."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2017
"Amazing antibiotic! Bad taste in mouth first few days but went away...actually my stomach felt better while I was on this medication."
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"I never had any problems what so ever with this medication!!! It always worked wonderfully for me. And I would recommend it to anyone and everyone!!!!!!! IT IS A GREAT MEDICINE!!!! THANK YOU!!"