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Erythromycin

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Azithromycin	9.5	8.72	4.85	2
Valtrex	9	6.08	2.63	3
Metronidazole	8.5	6.64	2.02	2
Erythromycin	0	4.12	6.3	1
Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine	-0.33	2.89	5.98	12
Doxycycline Hyclate	-1.5	1.28	5.24	2

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Effectiveness of Erythromycin by Condition

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Bacterial Infection (Antibiotic)

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Sexually Transmitted Illness (STI)

Eye Infection / Vision Problem

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Effectiveness on "Bacterial Infection (Antibiotic)"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Erythromycin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	22.2%	77.8%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	5.6%	94.4%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	11.1%	5.6%	83.3%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	5.6%	88.9%	5.6%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	11.1%	88.9%	0%	0%
Digestion	11.1%	11.1%	77.8%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	11.1%	88.9%	0%	0%
Energy	5.6%	11.1%	83.3%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	5.6%	88.9%	5.6%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	5.6%	0%	94.4%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	11.1%	83.3%	0%	5.6%
Patience	0%	5.6%	94.4%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	5.6%	83.3%	5.6%	5.6%
Skin Complexion	11.1%	0%	72.2%	11.1%	5.6%
Sleep	5.6%	11.1%	72.2%	5.6%	5.6%
Stress Level	5.6%	5.6%	77.8%	11.1%	0%

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Commonly Reported Erythromycin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	86.7%	0%	0%	6.7%	6.7%
Appetite Loss	83.3%	8.3%	8.3%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	83.3%	0%	0%	5.6%	11.1%
Dizziness	94.1%	0%	5.9%	0%	0%
Fatigue	82.4%	0%	5.9%	11.8%	0%
Fever	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
General Discomfort	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Headache	76.5%	5.9%	11.8%	5.9%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Nausea	80%	6.7%	0%	6.7%	6.7%
Redness	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	88.9%	0%	0%	5.6%	5.6%

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Less Commonly Reported Erythromycin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	54.5%	9.1%	0%	9.1%	27.3%
Anxiety	81.8%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	0%
Change in Appetite	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Chest Pain	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Hives	91.7%	0%	8.3%	0%	0%
Painful Urination	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	81.8%	0%	9.1%	0%	9.1%

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Episodes since taking Erythromycin

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User Comments about Erythromycin

08 Aug 2011	This medicine made me extremely ill. I felt as though I was permanently on the verge of vomiting, but often could not. Severe abodominal pain, could not sleep for 2 days. It was worse than food poisoning. I also got rashes, low fever, swollen mouth. I had to change medication. My doctor told me that severe stomach upset and nausea was a well-known side effect of this drug. —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
09 Oct 2010	This medication helped to get rid of my pneumonia and I had no side effects —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
29 Aug 2010	The topical that I used didnt really meet my expectations for the amount of money that I spent on it. It only mildly helped clear up my acne and it stings really bad when you apply it. —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
07 Aug 2010	Effective but UTI as a side effect —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
04 Jul 2010	This drug is efficient against sexually transmited infections but it has secondary effects. It is important to take the teratment for at elast 15 days to be cured. —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