Clarithromycin for Strep Throat User Reviews (Page 2)

• strep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2019

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "I took 500mg (5 doses) of amoxicilin and it did nothing literally and I was shivering with cold fever, felt like I would never heal. But then after taking first dose of Biaxin I felt it working as my pain reduced and feeling less dizzy . I would suggest Biaxin over amoxil"

• MoniB...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2017

"I am allergic to penicillin and a few other antibiotics, so this was the best choice to clear my strep. Outside of the terrible metallic taste that I experienced within 6 hours of taking the Clarithromycin, the medication works very well. After 24 hours of being on this medication my throat feels so much better, my dizziness has subsided, and I no longer feel extremely weak and fatigued. My stomach is a little upset but it is not unbearable. I would rather take a minor upset stomach and metallic taste in my mouth over the extreme throat pain and fatigue the strep caused. As far as insomnia I'm more of a night owl so I couldn't say if the medication has contributed to my restlessness. I think this medication is a great therapy for strep."

• kei
• March 3, 2017

"Lets just say I never write reviews for anything but I am on day 4 of this antibiotic for strep throat, and all I can say is that I actually felt better with the strep then I do on this medication. Worst stomaches, itchiness, and sleeplessness. It has also caused me severe anxiety and racing heart. I was told to try and give it another day or two by my doctor but I am actually hoping I just get a rash just so I can stop this stuff!!!!"

• Anonymous
• October 9, 2015

"Been very unwell for 10 days struggled to swallow fluids severe pain in throat and ears. Within first 24 hours huge improvement much more comfortable and swallowing food without wincing. Maybe too early for side effects but such a relief."

• Erikap
• February 18, 2016

"Vile.. Got the worst headache terrible taste in mouth dizziness and generally feel terrible..taking it because I have the strep bacteria in my lungs which is uncommon this is now my second dose as it didn't go the first time but im not convinced its working"

• Nikir...
• May 7, 2016

"I was prescribed this drug Clarithromycin (500mg twice a day) on a Wed morning for Strep throat. It is now Sat (in an hour it will be) and I feel like my strep has gotten worse. My tonsils are enormous and covered in white gunk (they weren't this bad on Wed), it's extremely difficult to swallow, and now it feels like it's plugging up my ears. I've had a 102 fever for 48-72 hours which finally broke friday so I'm not sure if that was from Strep or the medication but sleeping was near impossible with so much restlessness & sweating buckets. I feel like I need to sleep for a week but I'm unable to sleep well. I've also had a headache & teeth have been jittery (I don't know how else to describe that). I've had diarrhea on Fri too. Disappointed"

• chells
• November 20, 2012

"After taking this medicine for 2 days I can notice the difference in my sputum, its changed from green to white. However I do feel extreme tiredness and only glad I've taken time off work for this to work."

• Glen...
• March 10, 2016

"While it very quickly started to heal my strep throat, I am done. The side effects are so severe, I'd seriously rather have the strep throat. I have never had an antibiotic make me sooo sick. I've lost 2 lbs. in one day unable to eat anything. Even a picture of food makes me want to throw up. I force food down when taking the pill. I have severe night sweats, waking up every hour, drinking a full bottle of water, my mouth feels like a desert. I have another antibiotic already at home that I am going to start. I can NOT deal with this drug anymore."

• Lauren
• June 27, 2015

"I was prescribed this medication to clear up my strep throat that had been lingering for quite some time. I had no side effects for the first day and found that my throat was beginning to feel better. However the second day I noticed an extremely sour taste in my mouth which I couldn't escape and a very upset stomach. This medication made me feel nauseous and ill for two days before I stopped taking the medication all together."

• Peter...
• April 29, 2017

"Been on this antibiotic for 10 days for swab test confirmed strep throat and it has not done a damn thing. My throat is still killing me. The only thing good was that were no side effects or unpleasant taste for me."

• Beano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2020

"I'm on day 3 of clarithromycin for a presumed strep throat - it was diagnosed even though I not see a doctor. I feel more ill now than before. My tonsils still swollen and the sickness and bad taste are awful"

• Annab...
• January 18, 2017

"I've been on a 7 day course of this drug at 500mg twice daily for strep throat. It has to have been one of the most unpleasant experiences I've ever had with an anti-biotic. Now, I could put up with the awful metallic taste but the absolutely horrendous nausea and fever I was getting was something else. That was aside from the insomnia side effect I received in addition. It doesn't do anything for my Strep Throat either, Flagyl is much more effective than this at a lower dosage than Clarithromycin in even a 5 day course. I would seriously warn anyone who, like myself, cannot take penicillin based medications to seek out an alternate anti-biotic first."

• kmea
• December 19, 2015

"Worst medication ever. Was prescribed for strep throat...the swollen tonsils and pain in my throat has subsided, however, the first dose made me so weak I almost passed out....now it's day 3 and I have severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea every 10 to 20 minutes for the past 6 hours, gas all day long; and I feel faint here and there. I called my doctor and he switched me to a zpak starting tomorrow morning. I can't wait til this is over."

• Catst...
• January 19, 2017

"I was so poorly I was shaking, sweating, cough, sore throat, sinusitis, migraine ... you name it! It hit me like a ton of bricks. After trip to out of hours doctor via 111 phone call I was prescribed these antibiotics. End of day 2 and I was feeling much better and by day 4 taking the medicine back at work and almost feeling fully recovered. Apart of a bad taste in my mouth and thirsty, no other side effect :)"

• Spouse
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2022

"My husband was prescribed clarithromycin take one 500mg pill every 12 hours. After just two pills I was noticing a change in him after 4 pills it was bad. Nightmares, confusion (asking for people who are deceased) not even knowing who I was. After doing some research and seeing the horror stories of others, I stopped him from taking it. He lost about 10 days of time, by not remembering what was going on as just the 4 pills got out of his system. This is an awful drug with terrible side effects. I honestly felt I was caring for a dementia patient. Almost a year later he is still having memory issues and asking for people that aren't here in bouts, I don't know if these are related to the drug or not, but the similarities are uncanny. Never will this drug be prescribed for any of us again."

• kal
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2018

"The worst thing about this is that you get a terrible metallic bitter taste in your mouth. No matter what you do it stays there. It makes food even taste somewhat differently. I also always get small bumps on my chest every time I take it. The drug does work for me though and I’ve taken it for more than one thing. I’m allergic to penicillin so this is the closest related kind that I can take."

• Smh...
• November 19, 2017

"Second day on the liquid version of this medicine. Last night I had extreme stomach pains and actually vomited. Tonight I have diarrhea and once again nausea. Although the medication is helping the strep throat, the side effects are insane"

• CatGl
• September 20, 2017

"I am on day 7 and more miserable than when I started taking the drug. I have had headaches, trouble getting to sleep, stomachache, heart palpitations, and I think I have even noticed more hair falling out than usual. My tonsils are still swollen and sore throat is still present, but I have gotten a yeast infection because all the good bacteria in my vagina have apparently been killed, so I'm out of balance. Miserable. I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow, to see if I can get something else. Should have done it days ago."

• Airbir
• May 22, 2015

"This is my second time taking clarithromycin for strep. First time I took it I hardly had any side effects and began improving drastically after a day, only down side was a metallic taste which I found well worth the pain as I hadn't eaten in 4 days. This time my doctor prescribed me amoxicillin. My condition only worsened and I took it for 4 days before getting another prescription. I took a tablet 4-5 hours ago and I'm already noticing mild improvements. This time around my strep was severe and the swelling was a little obscene making it hard to eat food with it. I managed to get down 3 spoonfuls of jello and half a glass of chocolate milk. I experienced mild stomach pain that served more as a warning than anything."

• Ginge...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2016

"I am allergic to penicillin (break out in a rash) and amoxicillin (go into anaphylactic shock) so my doctor prescribed me this for a bad bout of tonsillitis. Within the first two pills (500mg twice a day) the swelling has gone down, and although the pain is still there I feel these pills are really working well for me. As for side effects I have had exactly zero. I take them with food and so far everything seems to be working well. It might be worth noting that during this bout of tonsillitis I have suffered severe insomnia, fever and hallucinations so even if the antibiotics did cause side effects I would not know! Brilliant drug."

• Jordan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2018

"This medication is one I’ve never ever had but was willing to try anything as my throat pain was horrendous! I’ve got strep throat, something I’ve never heard of before, I’m 28 and suffered loads with my tonsils, this medication (tablets) I was cutting into 4 just to swallow and it was awful, had to go back and get the liquid form, I’ve been on it a week and feel LOADS better, it’s definitely working for me. Only downside is i the taste in my mouth isn’t nice by the morning lol. Like a poison taste! And taking my last dose (12 hours later) makes me sleep all night something I’ve struggled with for months as my thyroid is under active! Definitely try it and if it’s not for you, it’s not for you :) :)"

• Orlando
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2018

"I am allergic to penicillin so normally get prescribed Erythromycin. This time, the Doc prescribed Clarithromycin 500mg x 2 per day. Quite a large tablet for a sore throat but they do go down easily. I am quite sensitive but these have been ok. Some sporadic diarrhoea but not too bad. Nasty taste in my mouth in the morning which is weird. Tingling skin on hands, again a bit weird, but nothing too bad. Throat cleared up really quickly but I took full course as advised. Very pleased with the drug. Better than erythromycin that I am usually prescribed."

• Coco
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

"Absolutely horrendous. Worst antibiotic I have ever tried. Was given 2x a day for 5 days for strep throat. Day 1, severe sickness, anxiety due to thinking I’m going to be sick every minute, found some anti sickness and felt a bit better. Day 2 cramps kicked in, agony and then unexpected diarrhoea several times. Day 3 and it’s the afternoon I feel absolutely miserable and the cramps are back to expect to spend the day on the toilet. Bright side strep has cleared up well but what are all these side effects about about, I feel worse than ever and have never had this with any antibiotic. I’m in 2 minds not to do the final 2 days. I will never accept this antibiotic again literally feel like I’m poisoning myself. The old antibiotic never did anything like this. Glad I’m not alone."

• Zarah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2018

"I was given this drug by my Doctor because I’m allergic to penicillin. I’ve been dreadfully ill for 2 weeks with flu and strep throat. I started to take these but the side affects are so bad that I’ve had to stop. My eyes hurt, I’ve been vomiting and I feel like I’ve been kicked in my back. Nausea and headaches plus bad taste in moulth also palpitations make it unbearable. I now am left with a really bad chest infection...but I’d rather fight this than take those pills again....I’d give them zero stars if I could :("

• capeg...
• April 10, 2016

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "Started taking this medication 3 days ago for strep, didn't even know I could still get strep after getting my tonsils out 15 years ago. I've been sick for just over a month and wasn't getting any better. I take absolutely no medications but I just couldn't take being sick anymore. The fever, chills, aches, are gone. Throat is still scratching if I talk to much, sinuses are still completely plugged and runny nose is still present. My Dr prescribed Biaxin for 10 days so fingers crossed this continues to work!"