Clarithromycin for Strep Throat User Reviews (Page 3)

• Cas...
• January 3, 2018

"I'm on day 3 of this medication, and my throat is just as swollen and painful as it was when I started. The pain was unbearable and a constant fever between 104 and 106, so I started taking Ibuprofen, and it's gotten rid of the fever and made the throat pain manageable so that I can at least eat soup and get some sleep. Going back to the doctor in the morning if nothing has changed because I can't keep eating Ibuprofen like it's candy."

• HiT...
• May 31, 2018

"HORRIBLE. I tested positive for strep when I initially went in and had very few symptoms. After 5 days on the medication, my symptoms increased exponentially. I have had strep numerous times, and this is the only time I had such a situation happen. I ended up spending time in the ER because I needed to get on some EFFECTIVE meds immediately so I could continue going to work. And let's just say that was a process. All in all, do not let your doctor prescribe you this for strep, there are many other medications available. Just save yourself the time, stress, and money."

• cap...
• April 10, 2016

Clarithromycin "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

Clarithromycin "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."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2016

"Still had a fever and active culture after three days of use. I'm a microbiologist, and after doing susceptibility testing on this drug, streptococcus was, in fact, resistant to it."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2010

Clarithromycin "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."

• Ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2015

"Only three pills: continuous bitterness in my mouth... Never-ending headache... Tremors... Dizziness..."

• lau...
• September 23, 2013

"This medication worked very fast, except I got a yeast infection by the 3rd day. Women, definitely take Canesten during the course of this medication if you are sensitive to antibiotics."

• Dag...
• August 21, 2015

"This medication is very good at clearing your throat, but I had insomnia and I feel weak, as well as being a little depressed."

• GAP...
• July 20, 2021

"This is my go-to prescription for strep and bronchitis. Advice from my doctor was to eat Activia yogurt up to an hour before taking a dose, and it will keep vaginal discomfort and stomach pains away!"

• Sal...
• January 13, 2018

"The worst side effects ever after the 3rd pill, 500 mg x2. Inner tremors nonstop with chills, shivering, anxiety, headache, and nosebleed."