Experience reports on the drug Clarithromycin:
Clarithromycin User Reviews, Experiences
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The most obvious side effect is the bitter taste in the mouth. My worst in the morning and also after an afternoon nap.
Slight change in bowel movements but fortunately no diarrhoea.
Tinnitus and pressure on ears as if flying from day 3 – never had before and never had after medication, was frightening, severe stomach pains (like period pains) and diarrhoea from day 3.
But high fever was conquered after the 2nd of 6 tablets!
After 9 days of a phlegmy cough and various free medicines, the ENT prescribed me this antibiotic. I was supposed to take it 3x 250mg. However, I only took it 1-0-1 as I didn’t want it to break me down completely.
It worked really well for 2 days, the cough became less, but the side effects were severe. Nausea, stomach pain and extreme diarrhea. Had to stop taking it.
After taking it for 2.5 days due to sinusitis, I am struggling with severe side effects that are like a horror trip. I experienced the following side effects: Nausea, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, metallic taste in the mouth, strong inner restlessness, insomnia, pain in the left chest, anxiety and even a panic attack
These side effects have now persisted for over 24 hours without taking any more antibiotics.
I was really afraid of this medication but I can’t say anything bad about it. I had hardly any discomfort after 2 days. The only thing I noticed was the metallic taste in my mouth but this is bearable.
It is effective. But that’s all the advantages.
Nasty taste in my mouth from day one. Stomach ache and nausea from day one. Headache from day one. Circulatory problems and insomnia from day two. I also sweat so much at night that I had to dry myself with a towel.
If an alternative is offered, take it.
Horrible stuff, I’m surprised it’s still authorised.
I was given clarithromycin 500 mg due to gastritis. After the 2nd dose I felt dizzy, nauseous and had to vomit. I thought that these side effects weren’t that bad, but then came the sheer horror. I took 1 tablet in the morning and two hours later I felt very bad and also had severe shortness of breath, so that I thought I would suffocate, as I also suffer from COPD GOLD III. I don’t understand why a GP, who has been treating patients for years and knows their medical history, would prescribe such a medication at all. IRRESPONSIBLE!!!!! I stopped taking the tablets IMMEDIATELY and will also change my GP. I should also point out that I called an ambulance after experiencing severe shortness of breath and was then hospitalized for 7 days.
As I have taken amoxicillin before, I attribute the side effects to clarithromycin. I’m still in the final stages of taking it, so I can’t say anything about its effectiveness yet.
It’s definitely a hell of a next level. If it has helped, that would be great, if not I’m crying.
I also took probiotics. Normally I like to have diarrhoea from antibiotics, but at least I was spared that
I started treatment with the antibiotics 3 days ago.today on the 3rd day after my midday nap I had such a disgusting bitter taste in my mouth.oh god I hope I can do it with this taste.
I’ve had a very dry mouth from the start of taking it,although I drink a lot,but the bitter taste only came on day 3 today.Other side effects have been headaches for 3 days.I never want to take this antibiotic again when this is over.
Good for the bronchitis, but had the horror trip of my life from day two (4Tbl)! Naked panic, tingling skin, palpitations, fear of falling asleep, fear of EVERYTHING!
And otherwise have zero tendency to this, am normally balanced and positive.
Never again! I hope the stuff leaves my body quickly and that the spook is over. (That doesn’t seem to be certain, see other comments)
I can only advise everyone to stay away from this devil’s stuff, get another antibiotic prescribed! That was hell!
I am a very anxious person when it comes to taking antibiotics and it takes a lot of effort for me to take them. I am very afraid of side effects, especially having to vomit. I was prescribed Clarithromycin due to mycoplasma pneumonia. 2 times a day for 7 days. Apart from a bitter taste from about 2 hours after taking it, I had no other, really absolutely no other side effects. No stomach cramps, no nausea, diarrhoea or dizziness. After just 48 hours of taking the antibiotic, I had the feeling that it was having an effect. I was really unwell, could hardly move around the flat and had absolutely no strength. From the 3rd day onwards I felt an improvement, which became more noticeable from day to day. I still need a bit of rest, but there’s no comparison with the week before.