Reviewer: elsalita, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had bronchitis for almost 2 months and finally succumbed to antibiotics! Biaxin was chosen because of my penicillin allergy. I noticed that began improving within 36 hours of starting the drug. I also was not informed about the unusual taste which came in the middle of the night. I have not found the unusual taste a problem during the day, maybe because I'm eating throughout the day. I just ... Show Full Comment

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I had bronchitis for almost 2 months and finally succumbed to antibiotics! Biaxin was chosen because of my penicillin allergy. I noticed that began improving within 36 hours of starting the drug. I also was not informed about the unusual taste which came in the middle of the night. I have not found the unusual taste a problem during the day, maybe because I'm eating throughout the day. I just suck on a cherry fisherman's friend lozenge when the horrible taste wakes me up. I think I may have had looser stools and a bit of nausea at times but nothing to complain about. I would just like to say that just because you have side effects doesn't mean that you should say "don't ever use this drug", we are all different and the next person may have no side effects. from the reading I did, apparently the unusual taste is a side effect for only 7% of people, diarrhea & vomiting for 6%, indigestion & abdominal pain for 3% and headaches for 2%. I am satisfied that the drug worked, obviously I'd rather do without the unusual taste in my mouth, but I would take this drug again if I could not clear the infection myself.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have stomach pains; I haven't been able to eat because nothing taste good; diarrhea; severe headaches; arm, legs, and shoulder pains

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I have stomach pains; I haven't been able to eat because nothing taste good; diarrhea; severe headaches; arm, legs, and shoulder pains
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Reviewer: Wheezy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Prescribed by dr because of repeated bouts of bronchitis & sinusitis. Z-pack was not effective for me. Was told to take 500mg twice a day. Like most of the othe reviewers, this caused severe nausea, throbbing headaches, and terrible metallic taste in my mouth. After 3 days of of that I decided that the bronchitis was preferable. Not surprisingly, chest pain & congestion returned. I ... Show Full Comment

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Prescribed by dr because of repeated bouts of bronchitis & sinusitis. Z-pack was not effective for me. Was told to take 500mg twice a day. Like most of the othe reviewers, this caused severe nausea, throbbing headaches, and terrible metallic taste in my mouth. After 3 days of of that I decided that the bronchitis was preferable. Not surprisingly, chest pain & congestion returned. I am now trying 250 mg twice a day. Not experiencing the nasty side effects, hopefully that will still treat the bronchitis. I paid a small fortune for these pills - hated to throw them out so I'm trying to use them in a way that I can tolerate. For those having trouble sleeping, I've had great results with melatonin supplements.
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Reviewer: Stacie, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've taken this medication about 3 times in my life and each time it gave me a yeast infection. So I told my doctor to give me something else, because even though my cough went away, I had a yeast infection. And they suck.

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I've taken this medication about 3 times in my life and each time it gave me a yeast infection. So I told my doctor to give me something else, because even though my cough went away, I had a yeast infection. And they suck.
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Reviewer: marty, 45-54 Female (Patient)

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Just started this medication this week for a current sinus/bronchial infection. Used it before with great results! Just a note: eat 2 yogurts a day while on ANY antibiotic!! one in am-one in pm. Antibioics kill ALL bacteria including the 'good' bacteria that lives in the intestines/stomach. This leads to diarrhea, cramping, etc. Choose yogurt with 'live bacteria cultures' and eat ... Show Full Comment

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Just started this medication this week for a current sinus/bronchial infection. Used it before with great results! Just a note: eat 2 yogurts a day while on ANY antibiotic!! one in am-one in pm. Antibioics kill ALL bacteria including the 'good' bacteria that lives in the intestines/stomach. This leads to diarrhea, cramping, etc. Choose yogurt with 'live bacteria cultures' and eat 2 x a day until about a week after you finish the antibiotic. It helps!
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