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Upon starting the third week of a severe sinus infection and bronchitus, I went to the doctor and was put on Biaxin XL. I started feeling better the next day. The only side effect was a slightly bad taste in my mouth. This medicine works great.

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I had a yucky taste in my mouth,got very sweaty,seen black spots and felt like i was going to pass out.Also had headaches

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urnman | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/26/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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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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hunnykins | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2014
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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ALL antibiotics can cause yeast infections and upset stomach. Unless you have a severe reaction (swelling, throat itch)then start learning to deal with some side effects. The result of getting sepsis from an infection is much worse. Biaxin has worked for me several times for pneumonia and severe sinus infection. It can cause a tinny taste in your mouth which is helped by drinking white grape juice.

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honey1398 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/9/2014
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 1.3
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side effects are lost 12 lbs in 2 days,diarhea,vomiting,dizziness.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/27/2014
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 2.0
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No too good for sinus infections!

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magginpa | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/15/2014
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication may work for severe and acute sinus, I'm not sure haven't had any change yet.The horrid chemical taste in my mouth lasts approximately 8 to 9 hours after taking it and the sweating, as other posters here have mentioned, is noticeable. My hot flashes have come back with a vengeance while on this drug.

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/8/2013
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.0
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I began taking biaxin two days ago and immediatly I felt the side effects. The horrible taste in my mouth makes me feel like I drank nail polish remover. Also, I can't sleep, my mind will not stop thinking, I haven't slept more than an hour at a time since I started this medication. I also didn't feel right throughout the day and I was very jittery. Even though this medicine seems to help my pneumonia, I can't deal witht the side effects. I am very dissapointed with this medication and I will be calling my doctor to take me off of it.Read More Read Less

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MaeAu | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2012
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 2.7
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My dosage is 2-500 mg. It didn't take long for me to get nausea, diharea, heartburn and even feeling really weak. I've been lightheaded and shaky as well. When I returned to work I had to take 1 pill before work and 1 pill after work so lessen the side effects.

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Stuffy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/18/2011
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus M. Catarrhalis Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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Took 1000 mg once daily for 10 days to treat sinus infection and experienced only minimal change; still had pain and congestion during treatment, had no energy and a terrible taste in my mouth. Symptoms worsened within a week after completion of medication and I am now on Avelox which appears to be working fine; only complaint is pain in my lower back and occasional chest pain at night.

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Graff | 55-64 | Male | Patient
6/28/2011
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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cough bad sinus and not feeling good.

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antonia | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/16/2010
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 4.7
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I was put on another antibiotic that didn't help, Biaxin xl, 1000 mg. 2 a day, has help me so much, the only side effect i had was a metalic taste in my mouth, a little confusion, nothing to worry about, after 2 days i felt so much better, with less coughing.and after ingesting the pills about 3 min. my nose will run and i started cough up phlem,but it didn't last a long time. good stuff!!

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homtom | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/3/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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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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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/28/2010
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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I am taking generic Biaxin XL for sinus infection. While I have experienced bad taste, I have no other negative reactions. The medicine is clearing my sinus infection and I am quite pleased with it.

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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2010
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 3.0
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I made the mistake of taking it without food and fainted.

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pace886 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/24/2009
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 4.3
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I am not sure if this is a side effect but my hearing has been very muffled since taking this. As of today,,, I have taken this for 4 days. There is no pain just a little pressure in my ears. I don't really feel any better since taking this.. The drug store gave me a generic for this drug

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nikonchick | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/17/2009
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus S. Pneumoniae Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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This drug nearly killed me. Severe vertigo and dizziness, vomiting, hearing loss and severe vision loss,and severe migraines. After 4 days, I quit taking it, however 2 weeks later and I still have vertigo and I never regained my vision back, and have daily migraines. Have to go to a specialist now for my eyes and the vertigo. I will never take it again and I pray that I get my vision back, with no vertigo and no migraines. I have been unable to drive or work for 2 months. I am a photographer and I need to see in detail. This drug has stopped my life and I am miserable every waking moment.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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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 the generic. I'm on my second day of use and no side effects compared to the name brand so far.

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New York Patient | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/10/2009
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 4.3
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I was prescribed this medication numerous times for chronic sinus infections. Each time, it cleared up my infection within 48 hours, with no serious side effects. However, after a couple of years using the drug, with no incidents, I had a severe allergic reaction, a rash that cycled over my body for almost three weeks. It looked like prickly heat, and was incredibly itchy. I also bruised easily -- whereever I scratched, and not very hard, I looked like someone had beaten me up. So no more Biaxin for me. Any drug can cause a bad reaction, and I took Biaxin successfully for years, with no difficulties. If you develop a rash, however, stop taking the drug, and call your doctor immediately. This drug was so effective that I regret that I can no longer take either it, or any other erythro based-antibiotic.Read More Read Less

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Hanky | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/21/2009
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus H. Influenzae Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 1.3
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Been on this drug for 4 days. Now I have noticed my cheeks feel hot and are blushed. Terrible taste im my mouth and also have gotten day and night sweats. Face feels hot all the time and I feel light headed from time to time. Called my doctor to try something else. Beware of this stuff.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/7/2009
Condition: Severe Episode of Chronic Bronchitis due to Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Overall rating 5.0
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I,would like to know if this drug has any Gluten in it?

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/4/2009
Condition: Acute Maxillary Sinus M. Catarrhalis Bacteria Infection
Overall rating 4.3
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I had the generic version, however it was a yellow pill similar to the non-generic, unlike the other descriptions of the generic I have read. I don't know if the generic has improved, or if it just didn't bother me that much. The medicine worked well and the only side-effect I experienced was the bad taste in the mouth. The only time it really affected me significantly was when I woke up. The taste was strong when I woke up, but I didn't notice it any other time.

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