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Clarithromycin

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Clarithromycin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 12.5% 0% 75% 12.5% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 62.5% 25% 12.5%
Confidence 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 28.6% 14.3% 42.9% 14.3% 0%
Emotional Well-being 12.5% 0% 62.5% 25% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 75% 25% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 87.5% 12.5% 0%
Pain 14.3% 0% 85.7% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 50% 25% 25%
Stress Level 12.5% 0% 75% 12.5% 0%
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Commonly Reported Clarithromycin Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 0% 50% 0% 50% 0%
Allergic Reaction 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 85.7% 0% 0% 0% 14.3%
Dizziness 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 40% 60% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Gas 40% 20% 0% 40% 0%
Insomnia 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Irregular Bleeding 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Stomach Ache 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 80% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Clarithromycin Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Appetite Loss 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Confusion 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Hives 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 83.3% 0% 0% 16.7% 0%
Stomach Ulcers 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Clarithromycin
25 Nov 2011 used it for H. pylori. Very strong antibiotic but side effects were terrible. Nauseous all the time and threw up a couple of times. Not fun to take
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17 Nov 2011 Have Doctor substitute clarithromycin with anoter antibiotic
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22 Feb 2011 It seems to be effective in ridding original symptoms of severe cough, nasal congestion, chest congestion, & aches at the expense of severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and metallic taste in mouth.
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17 Dec 2008 While the persistent acrid/metallic taste is unpleasant, it can be diminished by using sugar-free mint candies/etc. It is important to continue taking the medication despite mild side effects to ensure that bacterial resistance does not occur!
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