Biaxin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)
Biaxin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 90 reviews on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 30% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Biaxin
- Anonymous
- November 20, 2009
For Bronchitis "Left a very unpleasant taste in my mouth the entire time."
- Breeze
- 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?
- Can Biaxin cause yeast infections?
- Is Biaxin a sulfa-based drug?
- enich...
- 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 Im 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."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Tarrah
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 11, 2013
For Bronchitis "After 4 days Biaxin makes me feel slightly light headed and very gassy."
- sunva...
- 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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- What is the best antibiotic to treat strep throat?
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- 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"
- Drywave
- April 26, 2011
For Strep Throat "This is a fantastic medication for strep throat. Only downfall is the vaginal discomfort. I find taking a pro-biotic pill 2 times daily while on it prevents the discomfort."
- dogta...
- 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
- August 6, 2010
For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Caused very bad stomach cramps."
- 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."
- Sick...
- 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 & no side effects."
- Suze
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 20, 2018
For Bronchitis "Beware - do not mix with Zantac (ranitidine)....horrendous diarrhea...."
- strei...
- 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."
- Darla
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 6, 2018
For Otitis Media "I did not have any problems taking Biaxin ! It worked really fast !"
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For Sinusitis "the only medication cleared my sinus infection. i have been on it for a month and my dr wants me to continue for another 4 weeks. I have not experienced any of side effects so far."