Biaxin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Biaxin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 91 reviews on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Biaxin
- non...
- June 9, 2015
For Sinusitis "The only medication that cleared my sinus infection. I have been on it for a month, and my doctor wants me to continue for another 4 weeks. I have not experienced any side effects so far."
- Bre...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 25, 2012
For Sinusitis "I had a bad sinus infection, and it worked great..."
Frequently asked questions
- Is Biaxin good for a tooth infection or abscess?
- Can you take Biaxin if you’re allergic to penicillin?
- Is Biaxin a sulfa-based drug?
- Can Biaxin cause yeast infections?
- eni...
- November 20, 2013
For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Only been on for 3 days, still coughing a bit, but feel much better overall. Pharmacist told me to eat yogurt or take probiotics, so maybe that's why I'm not experiencing any side effects at all."
- Anonymous
- August 25, 2011
For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Caused my saliva to taste bitter (not fun) and caused stomach cramps and diarrhea. But I can breathe now."
- Tar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 11, 2013
For Bronchitis "After 4 days, Biaxin makes me feel slightly lightheaded and very gassy."
- sun...
- February 26, 2011
For Pneumonia "Was one of the only medicines that worked for my pneumonia. It was administered via IV for 3 weeks, 2x a day, but it worked."
More FAQ
- Can Biaxin cause headaches?
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- Dry...
- April 26, 2011
For Strep Throat "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."
- dog...
- November 15, 2008
For Sinusitis "My doctor put me on this for a very badly infected throat. Been on it now for two days, all I want to do is sleep, but on the other hand, my throat is feeling better today."
- Anonymous
- March 3, 2010
For Strep Throat "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."
- Anonymous
- August 6, 2010
For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Caused very bad stomach cramps."
- Sic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 27, 2015
For Pharyngitis "Within two hours of taking the first pill, I could feel the congestion start breaking up. Feeling much better after two days' treatment and no side effects."
- Dar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 6, 2018
For Middle Ear Infections "I did not have any problems taking Biaxin! It worked really fast!"
- Suz...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 20, 2018
For Bronchitis "Beware - do not mix with Zantac (ranitidine)... horrendous diarrhea..."
- Sal...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 31, 2023
For Sinusitis "I get sinus infections a few times per year. I have used other antibiotics but they don’t seem to work. Biaxin always works for me. When I use Biaxin, I do not get a recurring sinus infection."
- str...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 1, 2018
For Sinusitis "Since taking clarithromycin, I have lost 3 pounds in a single week, and I struggle to regain weight. I'm already thin, and this stuff has lasting effects, which are undesired."
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For Bronchitis "Left a very unpleasant taste in my mouth the entire time."