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Clarithromycin for Strep Throat User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Biaxin XL

Clarithromycin has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 57 reviews for the treatment of Strep Throat. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Clarithromycin

  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 19, 2016

"I experienced stomach cramps, nausea, diahreah, and had a metallic taste in my mouth. On the third day my throat started to hurt again. It must be said that I've never experienced side effects from an antibiotic I've taken in the past ever..."

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  • Casey
  • January 3, 2018

"I'm on day 3 of this medication and my throat is just as swollen and painful as it was when I started. The pain was unbearable and a constant fever between 104 and 106 so I started taking Ibuprofen and it's gotten rid of the fever and made the throat pain manageable so that I can at least eat soup and get some sleep. Going back to the doctor in the morning if noting has changed because I can't keep eating Ibuprofen like it's candy."

1 / 10
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  • HiThere
  • May 31, 2018

"HORRIBLE. I tested positive for strep when I initially went in and had very few symptoms after 5 days on the medication my symptoms increased exponentially. I have had strep numerous times and this is the only time I had such situation happen. I ended up spending time in the ER because I needed to get on some EFFECTIVE meds immediately so I could continue going to work. And lets just say that was a process. All in all do not let your doctor prescribe you this for strep there are many other medications available. Just save yourself the time, stress, and money."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 3, 2010

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "This is the BEST antibiotic on the market. I have taken it several times and I love it.. Works fast with NO side effects..... Love it"

10 / 10
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  • Drywave
  • April 26, 2011

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "This is a fantastic medication for strep throat. Only downfall is the vaginal discomfort. I find taking a pro-biotic pill 2 times daily while on it prevents the discomfort."

8 / 10
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  • JessK
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 15, 2016

"Still had a fever and active culture after three days of use. I'm a microbiologist and after doing susciptibilty testing on this drug, streptococcus was, in fact, resistant to it."

1 / 10
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  • Verbal
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 21, 2015

"Only three pills &: continuous bitterness in my mouth... Never ending headache... Tremors... Dizziness..."

1 / 10
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  • laure...
  • September 23, 2013

"This medication worked very fast except I got an yeast infection by the 3rd day. Women, definitely take Canesten during the course of this medication, if you are sensitive to antibiotics."

5 / 10
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  • Dag
  • August 21, 2015

"this medication is very good at clearing your throat, but I had insomnia and I feel weak, as well as being a little depressed"

6 / 10
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  • GAPeach
  • July 20, 2021

"This is my go to prescription for strep and bronchitis. Advice from my doctor was to eat Activia yogurt up to an hour before taking a dose and it will keep vaginal discomfort and stomach pains away!!"

10 / 10
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  • Salsoul
  • January 13, 2018

"The worst side effects ever after 3rd pill 500 mg x2 .. inner tremors non stop with chills ,shivering , anxiety , headache and nosebleed "

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