Erythromycin for Strep Throat User Reviews
Brand names: Erythrocin, Ery-Tab, EryPed, E-Mycin, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, PCE Dispertab, Wyamycin S, E.E.S. Granules, E.E.S.-200, E.E.S.-400, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab Erythrocot Eryc …show all brand names
- Em1...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2019
"I was given erythromycin for both tonsillitis and urinary tract infection, as I am allergic to penicillin. I was fine after the first 6-8 hours, however, when I went to bed, I suffered from severe stomach pains and severe vomiting and nausea. I continued to take it, however, it was becoming too severe, so I discontinued and went back to ADOC (doctor on call). I do not recommend this medication, it is truly horrible on the stomach."
- Lin...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 28, 2022
"Took this after I got too sick off of Clindamycin. Took one 500 mg pill, and it quickly went downhill. About one hour in, I felt nauseous and like someone sucker-punched me below the ribs. Five minutes later, I was sweating and noticed my heart was racing. I checked, and it was beating 136 BPM. I then had trouble breathing and was in the toilet with intense diarrhea. Heart rate and breathing got so bad I was taken to the ER. While waiting 2 hours, I finally returned to somewhat normal. But my gosh. What a horrible drug. AVOID"
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- Anonymous
- December 2, 2011
Erythromycin "I am a skeptic on taking new medicine, but this medicine worked great for my strep throat, and I had it very bad."
- Anonymous
- February 2, 2011
Erythromycin "Constant nausea, stomach pain, some vomiting."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- mdt...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 5, 2022
"I had strep throat, my family's doctor prescribed erythromycin. Erythromycin worked great. No side effects."
- Reb...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 21, 2019
"This caused an upset stomach, a feeling of nausea, a headache, extreme tiredness, and toilet problems. It did work well the first few days."
- hot...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 20, 2017
"I'm going in, fellas. Just took the first dose. Will update shortly. Keep me in your prayers."
- Ara...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 29, 2018
"Worked like a charm."
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"I was prescribed erythromycin for a nasty case of strep throat, and as I am allergic to penicillin. I was worried about potential side effects, as I am yet to have a good experience with antibiotics. However, I was pleasantly surprised to not experience any side effects! It cleared up my strep throat very, very quickly, and I had a really great experience with it. I’m happy to know that it works well for me and I don’t experience any side effects. I hope that it works well for others too."