Clarithromycin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 5)

• Chloe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2019

"As prescribed, I took this drug clarithromycin for 5 days, 500mg once a day every morning for bronchitis. It took 10 days for productive cough to end, had some residue cough for another 3 weeks. I had diarrhea while taking the drug, lost my taste and appetite, and had a lot of gas even after dosage ended. This happened even if I was taking probiotics. My concern now is how to restore my gut microbiome health and balance."

• Shiany
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2017

"A regular sufferer of chest infections from the bronchiectasis and severe sinusitis, I've been taking this for 3 days now and I do feel slightly better. I do have a horrible taste in my mouth, bloated stomach and constantly hungry but hey I can deal with that!"

• Flower
• October 28, 2016

"The Dr said I had a virus turning into Bronchitis. That night I started having a tingly numbness all over. Went to Hospital next day and they said a reaction to the med. They did some med in an IV. I'm still having trouble after almost a wk. They said it was the one day of med. I know not everyone is allergic, but be careful if u are sensitive. The numbness has moved to my face and extremely scary"

• annab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2018

"Never again. I took only one dose before going to sleep. There was almost no sleep. Nightmares, feeling terrified. Instead of my child I saw old scary face sleeping on bed, and now I know how insomnia feels. I would discourage all single parents which have no help from taking this something. Btw I had to give it 1 of 10 as the side didn't let me put 0 of 10"

• Gigi
• April 13, 2019

"Quit taking clarithromycin after 4 days after contacting my ENT. This medication has left the nastiest taste in my mouth...all day and night! Food doesn’t taste very good. It has also given me a lot of gas."

• sunfl...
• February 9, 2018

"OMG it was only after getting my tablets from the pharmacy I realised how bad the side effects were the last time. I feel so sick with hunger pains, heartburn, horrible taste in my mouth, mouth constantly filling up with water, mad dreams when I can get some sleep not to mention the constant trips to the loo. Never again will I take these. I feel sick enough as it is"

• Peter
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2021

"Was prescribed 500mg tablets, to be taken twice daily. I took the first tablet and felt a little sick afterwards, however this was manageable but it was completely different when I took the second tablet. I took the second tablet around 10pm and went to sleep at 12am, however at 12.30am woke up to the worst taste I’ve ever experienced (the way I would describe it would be tasting like gas). Immediately vomited due to the taste, and also realised my bed was soaking due to excessive sweating. I therefore had to change my bed sheets and pjs. I tried to go back to sleep but woke up an hour later again to the taste which was even stronger and immediately started vomiting and again I was excessively sweating. Everyone reacts differently but that was very traumatic. Vomiting, taste disturbance and sweating are all common side effects, so I know I will not be taking this medication ever again."

• Wheez...
• January 15, 2018

"I was prescribed this 500mg medication twice a day when I had a sinus infection and some chest congestion. The first 3 days I was only taking 1 pill a day (because my sinuses were so bad I misread the label). On the 4th day I took 1 every 12 hours and I had 100% water diarhea until my body was completely empty. I think the dosage is too strong for me and my stomach. I will break the big pill in half and continue taking 1/2 (250mg) every 12 hours instead. Every BODY is different. When your allergic to penicillins...any other medication can be a blessing rather than go without."

• Jess
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2019

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "The last time I was prescribed Biaxin was for a case of bronchitis (possibly pneumonia but was hard to tell without a chest xray). I was given 500 mg twice a day. I was on it for 2 days when I was woken up late at night with the worst heartburn I ever had. It was so severe, it felt like I was having a heart attack. The next day I went back to the doctor and begged them to give me something else (I was then given Levaquin and had no problems with it). I'm about to see the doctor for a sinus infection and will tell them not to give me Biaxin. The horrible metallic taste I always got from this medication was bad enough, the severe heartburn has put it onto my "no-go" list of antibiotics."

• Chronic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2024

"I have had chronic bronchitis on and off twice a year since I was 7. Clarithromycin ALWAYS works and so fast. This time around, I am on dose 4 and most of my symptoms are gone. The only thing left is my cough expelling mucus and my sinuses have a little bit of pressure. The only negative side effect I've had continuously is diarrhea. That being said, this stuff is a lifesaver."

• PaleG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2021

"Prescribed this antibiotic as I have allergic reactions to amoxicillin. Other half can’t quite believe how bad am feeling. Will share this site with him. Have been very phlegmy and been sick every night with coughing fits that have brought up all the phlegm. Presume the meds are getting rid of the gunk in my lungs but feel dreadful and paranoid of being sick again. No metallic taste but fluttering heart beat and low mood too. Just exhausted."

• Liber...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 18, 2022

"I developed a head cold which went to my chest a few days later. After spending the weekend shivering and bringing up green phlegm I went to my GP. He told me it had turned to bronchitis and prescribed Clarithromycin; 500 mg twice daily on first day then 250 mg twice daily for a week. After 24 hours I was feeling so much better, no shivering, back eating and I was up about. I went back to work by Wednesday. Only side effect was mild diarrhoea on two days. Very effective antibiotic!"

• Sandy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2022

"I can't describe how it worked after reading reviews and side effects I am petrified to take it, so after suffering for months now, I have no idea where to turn. Why is there no one prepared to help and generally happy to scare living daylights out of others. Can anyone genuinely help please.⁰"

• Biaxin
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 24, 2022

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "I get sinus infections which tend to lead to bronchial infections every eight to ten weeks. I’ve seen every specialist there is and given numerous puffers to try to prevent the infections but to no avail. When I get an infection, the only antibiotic that clears the infection is biaxin. Doctors keep wanting me to not take biaxin for fear of building a resistance but no matter what’s prescribed, it doesn’t do the job and it’s only been biaxin that finally clears it in matter of days. It’s so deflating having this condition and being told that the infection will eventually be resistant to biaxin, but after ten years, it’s still the only antibiotic that works. I felt I was the only one in the world that experiences this but I’m rejuvenated reading similar accounts."

• candy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2023

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "I developed bronchitis, one of the worst bouts I'd ever had. The doc at the walk-in clinic prescribed Amoxicillin as she thought I had a sinus infection that went into my chest. After 5 days, my cough got worse, so I went to my MD who thought the bronchitis had morphed into pneumonia, so she prescribed Biaxin. By the 2nd day, I started noticing an improvement in my symptoms, although I started getting that horrid metallic taste in my mouth. I started taking it in the middle of a meal, and that started to help. Day 5 now, chest symptoms are much better, although I'm battling extreme fatigue that seems to be getting worse. My heart rate has gone up, and I'm not sleeping. I'm being woken up with an irritated throat and can't get back to sleep. The metallic taste in my mouth seems to be getting stronger, and the worst part is the reflux it seems the Biaxin is causing, making my throat very irritated and feels swollen. I can't stand this for another 5 days."

• Clari...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2021

"Excellent as it cleared up the quinsy in my throat along with pneumonia. No problems at all with the mild side effect of diarrhea being outweighed by the benefits of getting rid of the severe bacterial infection I had."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2022

"Takes time to work. Day 7 of a 7 day course of Clarithromycin 500mg, not convinced it eradicated the infection completely. Still coughing & producing discoloured phlegm, debilitating muscle pain & stiffness - I had to crawl up the stairs as my legs and back were affected, losing balance therefore felt at risk of falling. Insomnia yet extremely fatigued, couldn’t contemplate tasks as I had little energy, vivid dreams (no mental health issues), was unable to focus, queasy, stomach cramps, food regurgitation (slept with raised pillows & 2nd daily dose a few hours prior to bedtime to avoid GERD), constipation then diarrhoea day 6, bitter sensation in mouth more so upon waking up, metallic tasting foods, lost appetite, fleeting headaches."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2012

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "Eat a little yogurt before talking the pill and a little after. It takes that awful metal taste away."

• Anonymous
• November 20, 2009

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "Left a very unpleasant taste in my mouth the entire time."

• Taker
• March 1, 2013

"I have taken the antibiotic for 2 days. Works great as far as taking away symptoms, but I'm having difficulty sleeping and breathing."

• Tarrah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2013

Biaxin (clarithromycin) "After 4 days Biaxin makes me feel slightly light headed and very gassy."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2009

Biaxin XL (clarithromycin) "Had extreme allergic reaction. Told these reactions not uncommon. Take Care."

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2009

Biaxin XL (clarithromycin) "I took Biaxin as soon as I got home from the Doctor. I woke up the next morning feeling amazing, not totally cured but a great start after one day!"

• Ariam
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2018

"OMG! I have been taking clarithromycin for 3 days and the metallic taste makes me more sick, acid reflux and too much coughing that I cannot breath anymore. I will never try it again"

• i...
• November 3, 2013

"severe stomach pain, this is the worst I have ever felt I will be calling the doctor in the morning, stop taking them hope I make it until morning :( this is my 2nd day on them."