What is Clarithromycin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ClarithromycinBrand:
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections of the ears, sinuses, skin, and throat. Also used to treat MAC, a type of lung infection occuring in HIV.
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How do members experience Clarithromycin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. pylori | 48 | 7 | |
| Pneumonia | 46 | 6 | |
| Mycobacterium avium complex | 22 | 0 | |
| Lyme disease | 11 | 4 | |
| Bronchitis | 4 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 10 | |
| Diarrhea | 3 | |
| Metallic taste in mouth | 3 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 2 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 2 | |
| Insomnia | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 17 |
Member evaluations
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Yael1
evaluated on May 14, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic hypersomnia: None
- Side effects: None
Sapphyr
evaluated on Sep 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for infection of uncertain origin: Major
- Side effects: None
tigger13039
evaluated on Dec 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Support heart health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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