hi there. One of the Doctor in Singapore prescribed me clarithromycin 250 MG, 2 tablets a day for about 5 days. With bunch of other tablets , for normal mild fever and swore throat and I continued for about 3 days, last week from Sunday FEB13- 15th night. On Wednesday 16th morning I’ve diarrhea for about 5 times and the fever is not there . After which there is no swore throat or fever. But I’ve diarrhea, burning sensation in the anal (Shitting and peeing (penis) outlet) when shitting and peeing and sleepless nights until today.
I’ve discontinued using Clarithromycin 250 MG after 15th FEB night. I’ve taken up to 6 tables of 250 MG for three days, and today is 7th day since I’ve discontinued clarithromycin 250 MG
My Diarrhea (about three times a day), Burning sensation in the anal and peeing outlet and sleepless nights is still there , however there is some I see slight improvement compared to last week.
How long will it take for this drug to get out of my system completely?
How long should I wait before I go and consult the doctor again? For this Side effects, Is it treatable and reversible?
Clarithromycin 250 MG - Tuesday 22, Feb 2011?
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- 22 Feb 2011 by muthu.kumar
- Updated
- 12 March 2011
- Topics
- fever, clarithromycin, throat
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In any adverse/ and or post medication use, the ones that cause diahrrea is going to naturally cause you to burn from the anal area due to the amount of acids I believe that you are relieving from your system... Even if you were not on any medication had diahrrea it still is going to start burning something awful same day after about 2-4 x in 24 hours. As for the burning while urinating that sounds like a urinary tract infection... I would seek medical attention as soon as possible... Find out what over the counter medication can relieve the discompfort you are having... Unable to tell you how long this type of medication stays in system... gws... blaze22
Hey muthu,
Diarrhea is a common side effect of antibiotics. You need to take on OTC medicine like Immodium (loperamide) to help with this. The side effects will wear off soon. As Blaze said, the burning around the anus is normal from the diarrhea. If the pain continues when you pee, then you may have a urinary tract infection and need to get to a doctor.
If the sore throat returns, you may need to try a different antibiotic. If it does return, get to a doctor and tell him/her your reaction to the clarithromycin so they can prescribe something different.
The clarithromycin side effects should clear up with some medication like the loperamide that I suggested.
Good luck,
Laurie
Thanks Laurie, For taking your time and responding to my question. and being kind, It seems to get better day by day . After 6 days i managed to stay half sleep not sound sleep and stay in my bed for 8-9 hours without running to the washroom and in the morning i had about normal digestion and the burning sensation has significantly reduced both ways :) and am back to work. So far so good.
So i wanted to watch it for two to three days before i jump into another doctor and take some more medication .. If everything works fine in few day's .. i'll post what kind of food diet i stayed in for this 7 days and that helps:)
Note: i never had this burning sensation while urinating before taking this medication
Its been about 17 days, my diarrhea did not stop . I’ve visiting a clinic and the doctor prescribed , , lactoguard powder, dhamotil and hyomide tablets . I started taking this from last Monday night (28thfeb2011)and continued through Tuesday and Wednesday . My diarrhea was completely stopped on Tuesday and Webnesday . As its stopped I’ve stop taking the medicine on last Thursday and had some normal food . There you go diarrhea starts again about three time Thursday and Today morning two times . am continuing the diarrhea medication now .
I’ve no other problems then diarrhea . no pain in the stomach etc . its bit strange its already 17 days the diarrhea did not seems to stop !! .
Do you guys have any suggestion’s ?
That is strange and I recommend if it continues you contact the clinic that you went to and discuss with them. I would take the diarrhea medications for a full week before being concerned, then if not stopped definitely talk to the doc.
Hope this gets better soon,
Laurie
Dear Muthu,
I have the information right here it says contact a doctor if you develop nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, or if you have severe abdominal pain, this sounds like something that can be expected with Clarithromycin, but since you had the problems with the burning with Urine you may possibly have a kidney infection and the doctor might not have checked a Urine specimen when you were in the office, it sounds like you are sensitive to this drug (or may be) and need to see a doctor as soon as you possibly can, I would go as soon as I could get an appointment, then I think he will be able to treat this and get things back to normal, I believe everything will be fine, once a doctor see's you be sure and tell him exactly what you told us, I myself have stomach problems with Clarithromycin, I hope you get in to a doctor soon and that this soon is much better. please feel free to let us know how you are!! My name is Billy, my site name on here is Caringsonbj Please take good care
Dear Caringsonbj, Thanks for taking your time and responding to my question. and being kind, It seems to get better day by day . After 6 days i managed to stay half sleep not sound sleep and stay in my bed for 8-9 hours without running to the washroom and in the morning i had about normal digestion and the burning sensation has significantly reduced both ways :) and am back to work. So far so good.
So i wanted to watch it for two to three days before i jump into another doctor and take some more medication .. If everything works fine in few day's .. i'll post what kind of food diet i stayed in for this 7 days and that helps:)
Note: i never had this burning sensation while urinating before taking this medication
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- Clarithromycin Information for Consumers
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- Side Effects of Clarithromycin (detailed)
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Thanks Blaze22, For taking your time and responding to my question. and being kind, It seems to get better day by day . After 6 days i managed to stay half sleep not sound sleep and stay in my bed for 8-9 hours without running to the washroom and in the morning i had about normal digestion and the burning sensation has significantly reduced both ways :) and am back to work. So far so good.
So i wanted to watch it for two to three days before i jump into another doctor and take some more medication .. If everything works fine in few day's .. i'll post what kind of food diet i stayed in for this 7 days and that helps:)
Note: i never had this burning sensation while urinating before taking this medication
It is good to hear from you... the burning while urinating, possible side effect. See how the diet goes, any over the counter medications used for this discompfort if any and as you said give your body time to rest and adjust... look forward to hearing from you again... glad I could help... blaze22
Its been about 17 days, my diarrhea did not stop . I’ve visiting a clinic and the doctor prescribed , , lactoguard powder, dhamotil and hyomide tablets . I started taking this from last Monday night (28thfeb2011)and continued through Tuesday and Wednesday . My diarrhea was completely stopped on Tuesday and Webnesday . As its stopped I’ve stop taking the medicine on last Thursday and had some normal food . There you go diarrhea starts again about three time Thursday and Today morning two times . am continuing the diarrhea medication now .
I’ve no other problems then diarrhea . no pain in the stomach etc . its bit strange its already 17 days the diarrhea did not seems to stop !! .
Do you guys have any suggestion’s ?
its about a month diarrhea is on and off . I've done following test
blood (for everything HIV etc) , Stools test and urine test (no urinary tract infection) . There is no infection or bacteria found (which is good). everything looks normal , as long as i take diarrhea control tablets it stops and even if i complete the course of the prescribed medication . after half a day or one and half day after lunch the diarrhea starts again . not continues it goes for three time after lunch and stops. and next day after lunch one or two time , only when i take some food .. Don't know what could be the problem.. any suggestions ?
I really love the doc who prescribed me clarithromycin, got me walk through hell for a month for simple fever :)
Isn't your name of indian descent?, If so, do people from india have a tendency to move towards extremely spicy hot, when I say hot I mean like Jalapenos and so on..foods, and even spicy drinks... I know this sort of thing is big in Louisiana and mexico of course but I've never really taken note as to foods that are popular in that country? ..My husband is in his 40's and for the first time in his life he is unable to take on the extreme spicy foods for the very reason of the descriptions you are giving about your daily condition... Is it maybe foods, or... ibs... irritable bowel syndrome? You might also want to bring this issue up as well... keep moving forward, keep in touch and hopefully you will get a handle on this soon... blaze22