Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and Metallic Taste: What Users Say (Page 2)

• nda...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2015

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on day 12. I took the first dose in the evening, and the next morning I woke with the strong metallic taste in my mouth. That taste is there every morning, but I can easily wash it away with a drink of water. Around days 4-6, I had very loose stools from everything I ate. Since then, it has been off and on, but I have at least one loose stool every day. My H. pylori infection caused at least two ulcers, so I was experiencing a lot of nausea before, which has gradually improved with this medication-something must be working. This medication gave me really bad yeast infections (both oral and vaginal), but gargling with hydrogen peroxide a few times cleared it up. And treated the 'other' area. This medication has been tough, but still better than the H. pylori and ulcer symptoms."

• LUC...
• February 19, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am from Panama. I am very pleased with this treatment. I used to suffer from diarrhea every morning after breakfast and reflux in the evening. I have been using this treatment for 4 weeks, and I feel fine now. I am using Pepto-Bismol every time I take the pills and yogurt in between, and it avoids the secondary effects. The metallic taste is present every day, but I can live with it. Sorry for my English."

• Jos...
• February 12, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I tried the treatment triple therapy for H. pylori last year and quit the second day. I decided to try again, so I started the treatment on Monday and I am feeling fine, had some diarrhea this morning. I started taking a probiotic 6 months ago, so I think that may have something to do with it, I don’t have the metallic taste in my mouth. I was afraid to try again, and reading all the horror stories made me very nervous, so I am amazed I am feeling good."

• Hac...
• July 28, 2018

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I’m on my 3rd day, and I’m glad I’m not the only one that has experienced the horrible metal taste. The first day was bad, I couldn’t sleep, and I felt tired. My stomach was hurting really bad for the past 2 days, but now I feel better. I’m just worried about getting a yeast infection."

• Hor...
• June 26, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Recently, I was prescribed amoxicillin pills for a throat infection, and they made me feel much better, but... the side effects are horrible. I have awful stomach pain, diarrhea, and a horrible taste in my mouth at all times! I can't get rid of the taste, even if I eat or drink, I still have this metallic taste in my mouth and feel dehydrated, even though I'm not. I would only recommend this if you were really not feeling well, but you will have to deal with awful side effects."

• Anonymous
• June 14, 2015

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I also was having major stomach pains, gas, inconsistent bowel movements, which prompted me to have an upper and lower GI. In the process of that, they diagnosed me with H. pylori. I have been started on this medication. And while my stomach symptoms seem to be doing much better, that nasty metallic taste is the worst. It actually wakes me up at night. But I suppose if it kills the bacterial infection and life is better for me after taking this medication, then it will be worth it."

• Anz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "My case is as similar as others. I am on the 10th day of H. pylori treatment and feeling only 1 bad effect, which is a burning sensation in my chest and a metallic taste. My doctor suggested I complete the course for 14 days, regardless of how I feel. I hope everything will be okay after the completion of treatment. Good luck, all."

• Iva...
• February 13, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "In pain for the last 3 months. Abdominal pain with pins and needles. After 3 ER visits that found nothing, I went to my doctor, who sent me for an EGD. H. Pylori POSITIVE! I am currently starting day 8. I take Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin, and Omeprazole twice a day. 1st day, I just felt very off. 2nd day, diarrhea about 5 times. None since, but I am constantly constipated. 2 days ago, I was able to work for a full 8 hours without paying attention to my pain! I hope this works. Insomnia is an issue. I am getting groin pain too, but I'm not sure if that's related. I get a weird muscle spasm in my right leg. Metallic taste isn't bugging me too much. I have been stuffing my face with whole grains, fruit, and probiotics like kefir and yogurt. Overall, I'd say it hasn't been horrible. I urge you to take a lot of probiotics during treatment. Also, bone broth with ginger and turmeric quickly got rid of my nausea on my 2nd day. 6 1/2 days to go. Hope everyone recovers!"

• Chr...
• July 9, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am 22 and just graduated college. For about the past month and a half, I had been trouble digesting food and would vomit the blandest of food. I got it checked and underwent an endoscopy this week. The endoscopy went well, and the doctors did not find inflammation or any form of ulceration. I was prescribed amoxicillin/clarithromycin/pantoprazole, in case H. pylori is present. At first, I was exhausted, with no energy. After every meal, I have felt the need to vomit but have forced myself to hold down the food. I gag at least 5-10 times post-meal, like I'm about to throw up. Are you supposed to take the meds all at the same time, with or without food, etc.? I have felt worse on the antibiotics than I did without them. I get nauseous, with a constant metallic taste in my mouth. I cannot stop spitting after I eat; I feel like mucus is stuck on the back of my throat. Would love anyone to offer suggestions on the potential cause and what to do from here. Look forward to hearing from y'all!"

• Nei...
• June 18, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I was placed on clarithromycin to get rid of my strep. I'm extremely allergic to penicillin, so this seemed like the best option. I was warned about a metallic taste that may occur and insomnia. I did indeed get both, but loose stool (not so bad), sweating, weirdly vivid dreams (much like those you get on malaria medication), loss of appetite, fatigue, and gas (burping and the other kind). It wasn't that bad, and so far it's very helpful in clearing up my strep. I would 100% recommend this to anyone!"

• Van...
• January 17, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I have been given 5-day triple H. pylori therapy. And been feeling sick since day 1. Had all the side effects: diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, metallic taste in mouth, just unable to function. Today is day 5, and I am glad it’s getting over. But if someone can please advise how they feel after the treatment is over?"

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "This is in part a response to Chris from the July 7th comment. I am currently taking my antibiotic cocktail and panicked thinking that the antibiotics were making me sick, so launched a search landing me here. I feel absolutely lousy! I have headaches, lethargy, arthritic joints and fingers, stomach cramps/diarrhea, fog brain, and a metallic taste. From reading these comments, I'm guessing this is part of the treatment. I'm determined to see this through because I want this darn bacteria out of my body. Anyway, I hope this helps others. Looking forward to finishing the cocktail, getting on some heavily loaded probiotics, and getting back to my normal life. Definitely asking to be retested soon after because I don't want to give the little nasties a chance to proliferate. I will go at them with another round of the antibiotics. Fingers crossed and only have to do this once."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2021

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Actually, I realized just a week ago that I was having an H. pylori infection, and I started medication yesterday. Meanwhile, I'm doing well, but the side effects are hard. I get a metallic taste, I feel nausea, and when I vomit, I spit just bubbles. It also just makes me feel super tired. But hopefully, I'll get better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2023

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I started my H. pylori treatment with this combination and lost my appetite, felt full and tired, and had a strong metallic taste. The problem was that after a week, I broke out in hives from head to toe. Turns out I am allergic to amoxicillin. So I had to stop and start a different combination that was metronidazole, tetracycline, bismuth, and PPI. These were mostly four times per day. With this combination, I felt so much worse. The metallic taste was not as strong, but the nausea was through the roof. I lasted ten days on this after the other seven. Couldn’t keep the pills down, even took Gravol, which didn’t help a lot. So it all depends on the person and how the drugs affect them. I hope it’s enough to have cleared up the infection."

• Rin...
• June 10, 2024

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "This drug has been giving me the worst metallic taste ever as a side effect as well as diarrhea and nausea. I tried to take yogurt with it, and it has helped a lot, but once I stopped taking yogurt, the side effects came back. All I’m saying is I hope you take some sort of probiotics or yogurts along with this drug. But hopefully I heal! I’m on day 7."