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This cleared up my sinus infection, but with terrible side effects. I experienced anxiety, depression, vivid nightmares, and one auditory hallucination. I also experienced extreme irritability. I was unable to finish the whole course due to the side effects, but my infection was cleared by then. I will not take this medication again.

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Side effects made this a terrible choice despite what appears to be an improvement in sinus infection. I echo others who have noted severe impact to psychological well being. I too thought I was losing my mind. Sleepless nights in a recliner, restless. Was already traumatized from a severe nose bleed and trip to ER prior to an ENT referral then this RX prescribed. I don't normally experience ...

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Sphiwe | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/16/2024
Condition: Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Overall rating 3.3
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I’m on day 3 and can’t wait to finish the course and be done with it. It leaves an unbearable taste throughout the whole day.

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Sha | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/29/2024
Condition: Skin Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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This is the wors antibiotic I took I’m on day 3 and I feel anxious to take another tablet with side affects I can’t eat anything without my stomach hurting, insomnia and diarea been getting anxiety as well honestly would never use this again it’s making me crazy

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Em | 35-44 | Female | Patient
2/10/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Was prescribed it for an infected cyst. 500mg twice daily for 7 days. Within 30 mins of the 1st dose I got abdo pain and nausea. Carried on taking them straight after food with a glass of milk that helped. Day 2 I experienced some palpitations. Day 3 dizziness. Day 4 I don't know if it was a panic attack or palpitations but my heart was pounding out of my chest. I didn't know what to do with myself, almost went to hospital but thankfully it settled. I didn't take anymore after that as it scared me so much. Will probably need to go back to the Dr as it hasn't cleared it up.Read More Read Less

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islaibla | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/10/2024
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 3.3
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I’ve been prescribed this to treat a recurring ear infection a the infection may be immune to other antibiotics. It’s really slow to improve the infection compared to before and I have the most vile taste in my mouth. It tasted like I had nail varnish remover in my mouth for the first day and now I’ve had a horrible sour acidic taste since then. One more day to go, I hope the taste goes shortly after

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SuzB | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/17/2024
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 3.7
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I came here to find out why it tasted like I had iron filings in my mouth. Glad to report that this is my only side effect. I have one more day and will be happy to be off it. (I already have insomnia and dreams. Don't know of this made it worse.)

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Mabel22 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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This is the worst medication for side effects, my GP prescribed this to treat an ongoing cough assumed to be bacterial infection. The taste was bitter, nausea was awful, headaches, random muscle pain, lethargy and drowsiness had me bedridden for the duration I took it. I persevered and my cough seemed to be clearing but a day after the course was finished my cough is back with a vengeance accompanied by me sensing a burning smell that is not real to other members of my family. Will never again accept this, surely there is something better available! Looks like I will need to return to see the GP again.Read More Read Less

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Tammy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/6/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I got prescribed this 3 days ago for a burn which has become infected due to not being able to have penicillin OMFG it makes you feel awful well has me main side effects currently are feeling sick bad fatigue over thinking burning in throat and stomach gurgling and rubbling of stomach deffo effects the stomach been put on 500g tablets for 2 weeks only on day 3 and driving me crazy just hopes clears up this infection

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Robert W | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/16/2023
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 1.7
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Took this medication for 4 days, for sinus infection, now have loss of smell , had swollen stomach , stiff neck , and a sour throat at times , I am hoping the loss of smell is not permanent ,

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Mohammed | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/12/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 4.7
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Reading the reviews on here made me chuckle after suffering 2 weeks with a untreated bacterial infection severe red inflamed throat and tummy pain and a fever these tablets were worth more there weight in gold for me who cares about the side affects they made me better im alive. If your bothered about the side affects then you must not have been in pain like i was get a life thank good your alive and these tablets made you better instead of complaining about the side affects lol

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Lafayette | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/4/2023
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 2.0
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Within two seconds of taking my first dose, I was cold to the bones. Chills, night sweats, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. When my stomach did not have anything else to throw up, it just keep on trying. I gagged so bad that I missed work. I am weak. I lost 7 pounds in 3 days and I have 7 more days to go. I will never in my life let anyone prescribe me this medicine that comes from the pit of hell.

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Rebecca Wilson | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/24/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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Side effects include nausea, abdominal pain,diaorrhea, neck pain, headache, generally feeling unwell & horrible taste in mouth. Taking1000mg for a chronic dental abcess. Pain fron abcess subsided, but only took 4 days of a 6 day course. I will never take this again, & have never had problems with other sntibiotics before.

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Lynsey | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/5/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I am taking 500mg twice daily and the worst side effect for me is the vile taste in my mouth. It is there all the time and with the nausea it brings it puts me off eating as nothing tastes the same because of it. I am just over half way through the course and feel markedly better so they definitely work but I will ask my GP to prescribe another antibiotic if needed in the future.

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Clarithromycin | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/31/2023
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Bronchitis
Overall rating 3.3
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Although this medication did the job the side effects I experienced were terrible. Nightmares, displacement and feeling like I had stopped breathing. I have osteoporosis so this medication heightened the pain in my back and neck. Should I ever need antibiotics again I will not be taking this, I have one day left of a ten day course then hopefully I won't feel like I am sucking on a paracetamol as that's what it tastes like.

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Martina | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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I experienced a foul taste here and there, nothing too bad, took 500mg twice per day Had unpleasant diarrhea though Other than that, a bit weaker overall and I had some lightheadedness and dizziness here and there Was Not as horrible or bad as reviews make it sound for me!! F 22

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JJ | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/20/2023
Condition: Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Overall rating 3.0
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Infection in nose after surgery. On pills 2x a day. Metal side effects are true. Mouth is dry, gums and teeth hurt, terrible film like in mouth, food does not taste anywhere near the same. Gave average reviews as I have two days left. Can't answer 100 percent except for side effects

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Christine | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/9/2023
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 1.7
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First I wanna say that I have Elhers Danlos Syndrome. With that comes mast cell activation Syndrome which in short causes intense allergic and/or intensified side effects. So every time I start a new med there's always a chance of it going wrong...and this is one of those times...I'm on 500mg 2x a day for 10 days and from day 1 had nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, stomach cramps, horrible bitter taste in my mouth constantly which made my nausea worse, hoeeible gas, night terrors, and hallucinations... however I was so sick with the pneumonia I was determined to get thru it so I combatted the symptoms with probiotics and Zofran and ginger tea and mints/candies for the bad taste and immodium for the diarrhea...so it became better by day 3..now on day 6 I'm sitting here at 3 am writing this bc out of nowhere it has triggered THE WORST CASE of restless leg syndrome I've ever had and iv dealt woth RLS for over the past 10 yrs. This is even worse than the restlessness from coming off of opiates. I am hysterical right now bc I'm so tired but my body feels like I'm being electruted, and the restless sensation in my legs is so intense that it's in my stomach too and making me literally bear down like I'm tryna poop. NEVER TF AGAIN. Read More Read Less

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Sarah | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/8/2023
Condition: Inflammation of the Stomach Lining caused by H. Pylori
Overall rating 3.7
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Only my first dose was awful with stomach pain, headache, bowel movement and tingling sensation throughout body. Paracetamol and rest helped. I was scared to take second dose but my body must have got used to it. I was fine after initial dose.

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Emma | 25-34 | Female | Patient
9/30/2023
Condition: Skin Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I’m taking 500mg twice a day 12 hours apart and can’t wait to finish them! Tired of the nasty bitter/metallic taste in my mouth, stomach pain, gas and feeling tired. I have 3 days left, going to try and power through the last 3 days, but if I need antibiotics in the future, I don’t want these!

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KW | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2023
Condition: Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Overall rating 2.0
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Thank god I found these reviews! I have had the most horrific nightmares the last two nights since taking this course of antibiotics. Tonight I had a night terror, woke up shaking, I’ve never had an experience like this. I feel anxious, paranoid, shaky. I’m calling my doctor in the morning to suggest something else, I can’t do another night like this on these antibiotics. It will cause insomnia and drowsiness, then when you can sleep it can cause nightmares. I feel slightly nauseous as well, I’m not taking this ever again. The side effects of this antibiotic are very serious Read More Read Less

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Gem | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/9/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 3.7
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I have quinsy and the swelling on my left gland is so severe that I'm on 1000mg a day. Although after just 1 day, the pain and swelling has slightly gone down, the side effects from this antibiotic was almost instant for me. A constant headache, an aching body particularly a bad back, diahorrea, nausea but not actually being sick, fever, night sweats and I'm genuinely not a sweaty person, low mood, stomach ache and genuinely feeling like death. Obviously, the doctor thought this the best medication for me as I'm unfortunately allergic to penicillin. Big hugs to experiencing side effects xRead More Read Less

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