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Reviewer: urnman, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I only took two pills and after the second dose, I lost my hearing completely in one ear. I call my doctor and was told to stop taking it and I did. I now have permanent hearing loss in both ears and need to utilize hearing aids. I did not have hearing problems prior to taking this medication. Beware
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Reviewer: homtom, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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though it seemed to address the illness prescribed for, on the 2nd night i couldn't sleep a wink, woke up to severe nausea, a weird spaced out feeling, and numb arms. a lot of the side affects i read here. i returned to the doctor and was re-prescribed regular amoxillin. seek medical attention if this happens to you. felt very strange!
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I've been given Biaxin XL numerous times for bronciitis, tonsilitis and sinus infections. A few times it's been given after a round of amoxicillin didn't work. Never had any reactions and the drug has always been very effective. I've always been given sample packs from my doctor's office (thank god for dispensing physicians). Recently I've been given a Rx for it and got
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed Biaxin for a sinus infection 5 days ago. I have two more days to take this medicine and I still do not feel good. I still have head congestion and I am extremly sleepy.
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