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Reviewer: Jacqueline, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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4th day on Biaxin XL 1000mg/day for bronchitis (couldn't breathe in for a week without coughing). I felt better by the 3rd day, my cough is almost completely resolved. Side effects are mostly mild, stomach cramping and loose stools, no real appetite and slight restlessness. The metallic taste is severe though. I have it all day long no matter how long it's been since I've taken it, it
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Reviewer: mizzou alum, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Biaxin is working for my bronchitis, however, the diarrhea is very troublesome. It has also caused my tinnitus to worsen.
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Reviewer: tooglos, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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The bronchitis cleared up, but the side effects were horrible. I had diarreah for the 5 days I was on it, had a 'strange' feeling like yeast was growing in my body, and adrenalin was going to my intestines (feeling 'scared'), with my skin itching and feeling so sick I almost wanted to die. Attacks of diarreah started again 2 1/2 weeks after I stopped the drug, and still continues 2
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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i took this medication before finding out i was pregnant with my son in 1998. he was born with congenital heart disease, has had 3 open heart surgeries, is autistic, has a seizure disorder and many other health issues. DO NOT take this medication if you think you might be pregnant!
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Reviewer: danielle, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month
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so so good. I just started taking this medication for bronchitis. I have ten more days to go.
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