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Effectiveness of Clarithromycin by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Bacterial Infection (Antibiotic)"

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much 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

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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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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 —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
17 Nov 2011	Have Doctor substitute clarithromycin with anoter antibiotic —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Brent Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use