Clarithromycin for Pneumonia User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Biaxin XL
Reviews for Clarithromycin
- mr ...
- April 2, 2016
"I have been on this for four days. Feeling much better. Lightheaded and tired with that awful taste in my mouth. I wish that they could make drugs with much less side effects."
- Joe...
- March 17, 2016
"The only unpleasant side effects were a gurgling 'hungry' feeling stomach and a bitter taste in my mouth. Tablets started working properly after about two days."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 19, 2019
"Day 7 on clarithromycin, and I can't tell if it is working. I'm on it for my pneumonia. Am no better, just nauseous and a disgusting taste in my mouth, and I have diarrhea now as well."
- Ms ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 10, 2018
"I thought I was the only one who was having a metallic taste in my mouth, nausea, and nightmares. How long do I have to wait until all that goes away? Does anyone have any ideas?"
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- December 5, 2016
"Diagnosed with pneumonia, given 500 mg for 14 days - now on day 6 and only just starting to feel better. Still getting chest pain and coughing."
- fro...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 3, 2015
"Towards the end of the week taking the med, I was starting to have diarrhea. During the whole time taking it, I had the taste of throw-up in my mouth."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2017
"Amazing antibiotic! Bad taste in mouth the first few days, but it went away... actually, my stomach felt better while I was on this medication."
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"I never had any problems whatsoever with this medication! It always worked wonderfully for me. And I would recommend it to anyone and everyone! It is a great medicine! Thank you!"