Clarithromycin for Pharyngitis User Reviews

Brand names: Biaxin XL

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Rating: 9.2

Clarithromycin has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of pharyngitis. 100% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.

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Jan...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 24, 2015

"Within 24 hours of taking these tablets, all the pain had gone away, and I felt much better. Gave me an upset tummy, but more than worth it. Avoid taking on an empty stomach, I felt sick for a short while after taking them on day 1 when I didn't feel well enough to eat."

9 / 10

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Yun...
March 26, 2018

"Wow, I can't believe how much this drug is downrated. 'Oh boo hoo, I have a bad taste in my mouth and a headache, medicine sucks.' You're sick. Chances are that your condition is bad or it is getting there. I would like to have a headache for a week rather than be hospitalized for pneumonia if left untreated. I've been prescribed this drug a few times since I was 12, and every time I tried to man up to the illness and not let it get to me until it worsens and I had to take meds. Antibiotics like this one are a godsend. 7-10 days, and I'm back on my feet again. I got to point out that you can't even say if the 'side effects' are from the med or from the illness and/or the process of your body healing from it. I would have been dead at least a few times if it weren't for this, lol. It's nature in the first place that put you in this situation. A few years ago, if you got tuberculosis, you were pretty much a goner. Thank you, 'Big Pharma'!"

10 / 10

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hag...
May 14, 2015

"The drug is good. Been under the weather for months and sore throat, swollen glands for 6 weeks. Doctor prescribed this. Partner thought I was suffering placebo effect because it honestly makes you feel better within one or two doses. Given 9/10 rating for effectiveness. However, side effects are rotten. Last time had erythromycin, ended up dialing 999. Apparently, this is the same family. Maybe I am susceptible to it. Been awake at night with the awful taste and heartburn. This morning, heartburn is worse than pregnancy and have four days left. Am drinking water and lemonade, and that seems to help the taste. Nausea is awful in the morning even when I ate last night's with chip butty and ginger biscuits."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
May 7, 2009

"Awful aftertaste. And it made my stomach uneasy."

8 / 10

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Sic...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 27, 2015

Clarithromycin "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."

9 / 10

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