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

• Mel...
• May 9, 2016

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "For the first week, I was in excruciating pain: nausea, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, insomnia, confusion, extreme exhaustion and fatigue, battery acid taste in my mouth, etc. I reached out to my doctor and pharmacist who offered absolutely no help. Through research, I found that taking probiotics/yogurt helps with EVERYTHING, stay as hydrated as you can. I ate a lot of ramen noodles to compensate for actual food/water since my appetite was nonexistent. I didn't think I was going to be able to finish the treatment. If I test positive again, I'm going with natural remedies."

• Cmb...
• August 10, 2015

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I was a little nervous about taking this after reading some horror stories online. The first day I had some burning in my stomach and nausea, but then I started taking a probiotic an hour before the AM and PM antibiotics, and that helped amazingly well. The only side effect I suffered for the 2 weeks was a bad taste in my mouth (a little like metal). The Prevpac worked for me. No more stomach issues. I just recommend taking a probiotic. It really helped!"

• SA ...
• May 15, 2017

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I had bad reflux, night nausea, and heartburn for nearly 7 months before being diagnosed with an endoscopy. Only on Day 3 of therapy (Amoxicillin, Clarithromycin, and Omeprazole). Side effects: mild nausea, no strange taste, but I do get thirsty and I have had quite bad stomach pain (bloating, gas, etc.) and back pain. I was also very scared to take these meds after reading all the comments, but so far so good. The most annoying thing is having to take so many meds at one time! Hoping I have no new side effects. I do take a probiotic and anti-nausea pills twice per day with the antibiotics, and I do take the antibiotics with food. I really hope that after the 14 days I am cured, as I don't want to have to do this again!"

• Har...
• December 5, 2020

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am so happy I found this site!!! I am on day 10 of the HPAC (amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole). The first few days were great. Felt better than I have in the last year. But on day 8, I started to feel ill. Terrible, terrible nausea, stomach ache, headache, loss of energy, can’t sleep, hate food, metallic taste... Thought of stopping treatment, but after reading other posts, I will take some probiotics, yogurt, Gravol, and hope it gets me through the next 4 days. I found if you need quick relief from the stomach pain and nausea for an hour, Gaviscon will help. Hope this works. Could not go through another course of treatment."

• ple...
• January 31, 2017

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Day 4, and it's starting to work. I tested positive for H. Pylori after noticing bloating and pain after a trip to China in 2009. I was given Prevpac in 2009 but never ended up taking it due to a separate illness (it was a bad year). I ended up ignoring H. Pylori until recently, due to it getting so bad I have begun staying bedridden on weekends and feeling nauseous all the time. Energy has been zapped, as well as chest pains and other weird sensations. Went back to the doctor and got the script again. Started Friday - the first few days were a little rough with nausea (always take with food!), but it's getting better. I feel much more energy, and the constant stomach pain has minimized dramatically. Fingers crossed this is the solution."

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on day 9 of the treatment. For the first 7 days, I had a strong stomachache, waking up in the middle of the night due to the pain, tiredness, nausea. Day 8, it got worse, I even vomited yesterday, mouth taste is stronger, dizziness, very tired... IMPORTANT: I would like to share with you that I got my treatment from a very senior, experienced gastro doctor in Montreal, and he was very clear. He told me, "It will get worse during treatment until the end of the 14 days! Be patient."

• JGJ...
• February 13, 2010

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on my 5th day of the 14-day treatment and am beginning to feel better. I read the effects of this drug and was very apprehensive about taking it. However, I am pleased to report that my side effects are minimal. They include slightly bad taste, slight nausea, and constipation. I'll report back upon the conclusion of my treatment."

• Vin...
• November 11, 2016

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Been prescribed this for the second time. (First time Metronidazole, Lansoprazole, and amoxicillin with severe side effects, so I had to stop taking it, including nausea 97% of the time, abdominal cramps, loss of appetite). This is a 7-day treatment. Just finished day 1 of the medication. Took my first dose this morning, had no side effects for 4 hours. I went back to sleep and woke up with a STRONG metallic taste in my mouth that I couldn't flush out. Taken my second dose after dinner and now suffering from upper back pain on my left side. Not sure if it's a side effect from the medication. Also, my guts are moving a lot more as if there's wind trapped inside. These are side effects I can handle for 7 days, hoping I don't get severe nausea."

• SJ2...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2019

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Wow. I actually don’t know if I can go through with it - someone help. I am on day 2. And I can’t bring myself to shove the second dose of tablets down me. I have had constant retching and nausea - not even vomiting food - but hunched over the toilet puking nothing for hours. My heartbeat has increased and yes the taste, etc., but the worst thing for me is the nausea. I can’t stop retching. I can’t lie down or speak. Everything makes me sick. I am on amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and ranitidine instead of omeprazole/lansoprazole."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2015

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on day 3 out of 14, and I am so miserable. I don't want to continue it, but I have to :'( I pass really stinky gas, horrible diarrhea, nausea, feeling tired most of the time, but worst of all is the weird taste in my mouth. Oh God, when I wake up to it... Probably the reason why I feel so nauseated. Drinking a lot of water, eating candy (tiny M&Ms that come in bottles. For some reason, it helped me... weird, I know), and Listerine PocketPaks all help me with the disgusting, nasty taste so far. I hope it's worth it. I give it a five because of the side effects, but the treatment better be a 10... I sure hope it's worth it :'((("

• Mar...
• April 30, 2015

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I had acute gastritis and went to the ER to get IV fluids. While there, they ran a test for H. pylori and it was positive. My only symptoms prior to the ER visit were frequent heartburn. I was given a prescription for Biaxin, amoxicillin, and omeprazole for 14 days. I got online and was horrified by the reviews. I delayed starting my meds. The first three days were hell on earth: nausea, fatigue, anxiety. I learned very quickly to eat with each dose. I had the metallic taste up until day 10, and then it went away. I'm wrapping up day 12, and while the treatment was tough in the beginning, it is doable. My GI is going to do an EGD in 60 days. I was also told to continue omeprazole for 2 months to heal ulcers and combat rebound reflux. Feeling better!"

• Ace...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Day 2 of H. pylori kit. At first, I thought something must be wrong with the drugs because they made my symptoms worse. I felt really terrible after day 1. But after reading reviews, I feel I'm not alone and will get through the treatment. My symptoms are bloating, passing gas, nausea, metallic aftertaste, fatigue, cramps, and excruciating pain in my tummy."

• Mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2019

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "After 2 months of increasing stomach pain, nausea, decrease in appetite; I went to the MD and tested positive for H. Pylori. I'm on day 5 of amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and prescription Prilosec. The taste in the back of my mouth is horrible, horrible, awful gas-I can't stand it myself, and some constipation. 9 more days to go!!"

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2019

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "My H. pylori treatment differs from most since I am allergic to amoxicillin. I take 6 pills a day: 3 in the morning, 3 at night for 2 weeks, which are lansoprazole, Flagyl, and clarithromycin. The first day I had bloating and that horrible taste in my mouth, it didn’t taste metallic, but very sour. On the 2nd day I felt dizzy and nauseous and had a racing heartbeat when I tried to go to bed. I’m halfway through, and I still have bloating, a little appetite, nausea, and the aftertaste, no racing heart since the 2nd day, though. Yogurt and milk are helpful to settle your tummy. I’m hoping after the pills are all done, I will feel much better! Since I used to get on and off nausea and heartburn before I started treatment. Just keep taking the meds and suffer through the side effects. Also, the 3 meds I was prescribed cost me $122, I do not have insurance."

• Lol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on my 4th, going on 5th day of treatment, and I’ve had the worst side effect. I have trouble with my bowel movements already, so these pills make me really constipated to the point where I didn’t go for 4 days. Today, I woke up with the worst stomach cramps, so I decided to take a constipation med, and it took like 12 hours to work. The worst part is the taste! I hate it, and it gives me nausea so bad, and I feel it into my nose, and it’s super annoying. Overall, I’m not happy with this treatment, but oh well."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2010

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm on my 1st day of treatment, and I have gas and my stomach is bloated. I also have a bad headache, and I feel nauseous. In my stomach, I feel movements and little pain. I'm hoping this treatment works."

• Kat...
• October 15, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "After a year and a half of in-and-out stomach issues, the symptoms got worse and I got an emergency colonoscopy. After biopsy, H. pylori was proven. Was very happy to be diagnosed, but the next 14 days were so hard. I'm on the last day of treatment and still have nausea, tiredness, and headaches. Tired to an extent that I cannot walk more than 2 minutes. Not to mention the bad taste in my mouth. In between, my headache was so bad that I felt my brain was exploding. Got an urgent acupuncture done to get back to life. Then came Mother Nature, periods. The worst combination ever. Now I am afraid whether all these symptoms will go away and I can get back to normal. Fingers crossed this is the worst treatment."

• Raj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 26, 2019

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Got diagnosed with H. pylori, then had an H. pylori kit with amoxicillin (total 4 medicines, 2 times a day, so total 8 medicines/day). It's a heavy dose, mouth taste is the worst, and yes, a headache! Headache! Headache! Sometimes right side, sometimes left, and sometimes full head, felt migraine pain during the course. Rest was okay, little bloating, nausea sometimes... Now today is my 4th day and hoping to get rid of this bloody H. pylori infection."

• ohi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2015

Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole for Helicobacter Pylori Infection "My only symptom at first was no appetite! Ate one day, the next, didn't want to eat anything. Felt normal otherwise. One week later, I had lost 10 pounds. I noticed heart palpitations. Stopped taking Celebrex for my arthritis and all NSAIDs for migraines. Went to the hospital and had a complete workup on my heart, a CT scan, X-rays, blood work, stress test... all normal. In the third week, I was able to eat some. Started back on Celebrex. Two weeks later, lost appetite again with nausea. Lost 25 pounds. Had upper GI noted small hiatal hernia. Gastroenterologist did EGD with biopsy. Stomach was irritated from NSAIDs and H. Pylori. So, I started on Amox 500 two a day, Flagyl 3x a day, Carafate, Prilosec. Feel great. Retest next week."

• Not...
• October 5, 2018

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I started this treatment 2 days ago. The first day, I had abdominal cramps and nausea but no vomiting, thankfully. I also felt very dizzy and hazy, but I had a chocolate bar, which really helped. The second morning, I woke up with an extremely bitter taste in my mouth and diarrhea. The dizziness, cramps, and nausea went away, though. I also have a bigger appetite than before. Overall, the symptoms that I was feeling before starting the medications, such as cramps and nausea while hungry, abdominal pain after fried foods, and a persistent dull stomachache, are pretty much gone. I was also losing weight and could barely eat! I just hope these little bugs are dead after my treatment. (amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole under the brand name 'HP PAC')."

• Ken...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I have the same symptoms as before, but twice as bad. My diarrhea has become explosive, and I have no control of my bowels (embarrassed I've pooped the bed trying to go to the bathroom). Stomach ache feels like someone punched me; nausea is an all-time high, and I can't hold any food down because of it. Dizzy, lethargic, and incredibly weak. Certainly not my finest hour."

• Whi...
• August 3, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on day 2 of this trio amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole for Helicobacter pylori infection, and I don’t know if I can make it to the end of the course. I’m nauseous and constantly dry heaving. I’ve been sick for so long and just want to get better. This or whatever is wrong with me has progressed to nearly constant blood in my stool and pain."

• Tre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2019

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I hope you all are better. Mine is the same story. I suffered a year with stomach pain, then last week found out it was H. pylori. Given amoxicillin clavacid (Klovax 625 mg three times daily, clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily, and lansoprazole twice daily). Have most of the above-mentioned side effects: dark greenish stool, nausea, sometimes no appetite, headache, queasy feeling in the tummy, and weakness. I must say that the intensity of the symptoms before with H. pylori has subsided 80%. So perhaps it's working... by God's permission. I had polyuria (increased urine frequency) on the first bit, and it subsided after a while, then returned on the fourth day. Now I don't know if this is a serious effect to cause me to stop the treatment... and I can't get my doctor until tomorrow."

• Amy...
• September 3, 2018

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I started treatment 3 days ago, and it hasn't been bad at all. I'm doing the omeprazole, amoxicillin, clarithromycin treatment. First day, first dose, I experienced a little bit of nausea, but nothing bad enough to make me vomit. It came and went, and I did experience extreme fatigue. My entire body was weak and tired. After a nap, I felt fine! I ate Activia yogurt 4 hours after taking it. It also caused a pretty bad migraine. The second dose wasn't bad at all, I started to experience the nasty taste in my mouth, which isn't even that bad, and it only lasted about 5 minutes. It tastes like when a pill dissolves in your mouth, but after drinking water, it went away. On the 2nd day, the same thing: fatigue for about 2 hours and a migraine... nothing that bad at all. On day 3, a slight headache and a few pains in my gut that come and go. Again, nothing that affected my daily life. No diarrhea yet, but I am constipated! I've been eating Activia yogurt twice daily, which has been a huge help. I'm also taking Zofran to prevent the nausea."