Biaxin for Strep Throat User Reviews

• NiN...
• February 14, 2013

"I have had this medication prescribed to me twice now. Both times, within less than 24 hours of taking it, I experienced a metallic taste in my mouth, nausea/vomiting, headache, and the worst of all side effects, uncontrollable diarrhea. When I say this, it's not the 'let me run to the bathroom quick' kind of diarrhea, it's the kind that, if you're not within 5 feet of a washroom, then you're basically out of luck. The medicine itself works really fast (my throat started feeling better after one dose), but there's no way that I can be on this medication and go to work for a full day... unless I take a few extra changes of clothes with me. I, unfortunately, seem to be experiencing the worst of the watery diarrhea symptoms associated with it."

• Che...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 4, 2020

"Biaxin is a drug that has saved my life several times over. I can't understand the bad reviews. It works very fast. I have no metallic taste. If there is a bit of an aftertaste, I sip on some Coke (soda), and it's gone. Less side effects than penicillin or cephalosporins. I have zero side effects with this medication. My ENT doctor uses it for my strep on my tonsils."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2016

"Obviously, no antibiotic is going to be easy, but this is tolerable. I am allergic to penicillin, so I always get prescribed Biaxin. It always clears up my infections, the only downside is the horrible bitter taste. My best advice, besides chewing gum/mints in between, is to eat dark chocolate before and after- it actually does help subside the bitter taste! Also, take the probiotic pearls with each dosage, it should help your stomach and prevent diarrhea. Eat as much yogurt as possible or drink kefir milk- kefir milk is the best probiotic you can take. It works wonders! You may get some minor headaches/stomach discomfort the first couple of days, but let your body adjust and you should be fine. It's definitely tolerable compared to other meds."

• Geb...
• January 12, 2009

"I've been prescribed this medication a few times now for my strep throat. I am allergic to penicillin, and the little blue pills you take 4 times a day did not clear up my infection after the first time I used them. When I go into the doctor, I now request Biaxin, even though it is a bit more expensive. The positives: has always completely cleared up my infection. Easy to take. The negatives: the metallic taste. I also experience 'vaginal discomfort' when I am on this medication. It feels very similar to a yeast infection and usually starts 2-3 days after I begin taking the medication. A little topical cream works fine to keep this under control, I use Canesten. Overall, I would suggest this medication if others have not worked for you."

• Anonymous
• January 24, 2011

"Allergic reaction after taking 2 x 500 mg tablets. Symptoms: fast heart rate, headache, metallic taste, shaky on the inside, involuntary spasms, dizziness. I believe that the medicine would have worked if I did not experience the severe side effects."

• Anonymous
• April 5, 2012

"Yesterday I woke up feeling very sick. I had a horrible sore throat, a bad migraine, and I felt like I was going to vomit. I went to the doctor, and he prescribed Biaxin. Ever since I started taking Biaxin, I have been very sleepy during the day and have had restless sleep during the night. It has also left a really bitter taste in my mouth. I have been drinking so much water and going to the bathroom a lot, but it doesn't seem to have made anything better. I will give it a few more days."

• Mar...
• December 17, 2015

"After taking one 500 mg clarithromycin, in about three hours I became dizzy, uncomfortable in the head, and short of breath. I am afraid to take another, although it was prescribed one every 12 hours. I have spent most of the day with my head reclined and eyes closed. I had the same reaction to 500 mg of Azithromycin, but I could take 250 mg with no problem. Shall I ask the doctor to prescribe a smaller dose? I am very fearful of another like this."

• Anonymous
• January 21, 2017

"Whenever I got sick from seasonal flu or cold, I always had a sore throat and cough. My doctor would usually give me this medicine (Biaxin), and I was told this was a good medicine. It worked fast to clear my strep throat (sore throat). A few hours after taking this medicine, it made me feel better. I love Biaxin instead of Amoxin or other medicines."

• str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2019

"I took 500 mg (5 doses) of amoxicilin, and it did nothing, literally, and I was shivering with cold fever, felt like I would never heal. But then, after taking the first dose of Biaxin, I felt it working as my pain reduced and feeling less dizzy. I would suggest Biaxin over amoxil."

• Gab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2013

"I love this. I had a really bad strep throat, and I tried everything I could, so one day after I came back from a Cody Simpson signing (I couldn't miss that!), my mom and I walked to a doctor, and he suggested Biaxin. After one dose, I was feeling so much better. It's been four days, and I'm all better, and I haven't had any side effects! The only sad thing that happened while I was taking this was that a day after I got it, I had to miss a Justin Bieber concert with my friend (she went) because my parents didn't know if the side effects would affect me."

• cap...
• April 10, 2016

"Started taking this medication 3 days ago for strep, didn't even know I could still get strep after getting my tonsils out 15 years ago. I've been sick for just over a month and wasn't getting any better. I take absolutely no medications, but I just couldn't take being sick anymore. The fever, chills, and aches are gone. Throat is still scratching if I talk too much, sinuses are still completely plugged, and runny nose is still present. My Dr. prescribed Biaxin for 10 days, so fingers crossed this continues to work!"

• Dry...
• April 26, 2011

"This is a fantastic medication for strep throat. Only downfall is the vaginal discomfort. I find taking a probiotic pill 2 times daily while on it prevents the discomfort."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2010

"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."