Erythromycin and Stomach Pain: What Users Say

• Pea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2021

For Dental Abscess "I had a possible infection on the bottom right teeth, so I was given a dose of 2 tabs 4 times a day. Took for 2 days, during which time I had bad stomach pain and feeling sick. On the 3rd day, a lot of cramping pain and vomiting. Woke up this morning with stomach pain. Now bringing up small amounts of sick. Never want these tabs again."

• Em1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2019

For Strep Throat "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."

• kkc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2022

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "I was prescribed erythromycin by my doctor 2 weeks ago. It was a 5-day course, 2 tablets 4x a day, 250 mg. On the second day, I started getting stomach pain and stomach cramps. By the third day, I started having nausea and diarrhea! I had to contact my doctor because my side effects were terrible. Horrible drug!"

• Jer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2020

For Dental Abscess "Started erythromycin medication for toothache/onset of infection. Now the 3rd day on meds, still no significant relief of pain due to oncoming infection. After reading comments, I see this medication can take a little time to start working, hopefully, I'll get relief soon. I also experienced severe stomach cramps, along with intestinal discomfort, nausea, but no vomiting. I'm in the same position due to the pandemic, cannot see a dentist anytime soon. Not sure what to do now."

• Jer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2020

For Dental Abscess "Started erythromycin medication for toothache/onset of infection. Now the 3rd day on meds, still no significant relief of pain due to oncoming infection. After reading comments, I see this medication can take a little time to start working, hopefully, I'll get relief soon. I also experienced severe stomach cramps, along with intestinal discomfort, nausea, but no vomiting. I'm in the same position due to the pandemic, cannot see a dentist anytime soon. Not sure what to do now."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2011

Erythromycin for Strep Throat "Constant nausea, stomach pain, some vomiting."

• mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2019

For Dental Abscess "I had a dental abscess and was prescribed erythromycin, but after one dose, I got awful pains in my stomach and felt sick and tired. I had to stop using it."