Question 1

i'm on day three of taking clarithromycin for my severe strep throat and still haven't noticed any improvements. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Many variables: It could be that you have a viral infection instead or at the same time and so the medicine is not helping the viral component, or it could be an issue of resistance or a very low dose of the medication

Question 2

i have strep throat and started taking biaxin (clarithromycin) yesterday. i took this many times in the past because i'm allergic to penicillin. will it help again?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Biaxin (clarithromycin) is a good alternative to the "cillins" in a person who is allergic.

Question 3

low grade fevor on biaxin (clarithromycin) for 3 days, for strep throat. today been from 99.1-99.2 should i be concerned? b4 biaxin (clarithromycin) had no fever

Accepted Answer

No . . .: In the course of strep is pretty typical to get a fever a few days into the illness.  However, if your are feeling more pain, trouble swallowing or general sicker, you should seek the advice of your physician in the clinic.  Feel better!

Question 4

biaxin (clarithromycin) xl safe third trimester? i have strep throat and allergic to penacilin.

Accepted Answer

Category C: Which means: use with caution if benefits outweigh risks, your doctor won't harm you or your unborn baby, goodluck

Question 5

i took antibiotic for strep throat which didn't work. doctor switched me to clarithromycin yesterday. today i have one hive. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Prob not: One red, itchy, raised spot (hive) is not usually a sign of a systemic alleric reaction.  If you are having an allergic reaction, you will know it shortly, the one hive will become many.  If that happens, stop the antibiotic, take a benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and call your doc or head to the er.

Question 6

i want to know if levaquin treats strep throat or bacterial pharyngitis since i'm allergic to penicillin and resistant to biaxin (clarithromycin)?.

Accepted Answer

Not a good choice: Levaquin is a broad spectrum antibiotic and usually preferred for more serious infections. Strep throat is usually still amenable to most first generation antibiotics. Being allergic to penicillin suggests u shd try a cephalosporin which shd help. Resistant to Biaxin (clarithromycin) is unlikely and erythromycins may still work. Relatively safer medications like clindamycin also exist.

Question 7

i have strep throat. initially treated with zithromax, but had a reaction of facial swelling, switched to biaxin, (clarithromycin) on day 5 now and no relief.

Accepted Answer

Check with doctor: Even with a positive strep test, most sore throat symptoms are primarily due to viruses -- and viral infections do not respond to antibioticcs; they have to clear up on their own. Still, you should continue to take the antibiotic as directed; or check back with the doctor who prescribed it and follow her instructions. In any case, you should start to improve soon. Good luck!

Question 8

how bad is strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacteria behind strep throat is naturally colonized in some folks. When it is actually infecting you, that is, provoking an immune response in you, it can produce significant problems if left unchecked including rheumatic fever and subsequent heart valve disease later.

Question 9

is strep throat seasonal?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Majority of "strep throat" occurs in winter and spring.

Question 10

can i die from strep throat?

Accepted Answer

No: Your doctor must diagnose strep throat.  If your doctor did in fact diagnose strep, it is easily treated.  You won't die!

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I'm on day three of taking clarithromycin for my severe strep throat and still haven't noticed any improvements. is this normal?

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I have strep throat and started taking biaxin (clarithromycin) yesterday. i took this many times in the past because i'm allergic to penicillin. will it help again?

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Low grade fevor on biaxin (clarithromycin) for 3 days, for strep throat. today been from 99.1-99.2 should i be concerned? b4 biaxin (clarithromycin) had no fever

A member asked:

Biaxin (clarithromycin) xl safe third trimester? i have strep throat and allergic to penacilin.

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I took antibiotic for strep throat which didn't work. doctor switched me to clarithromycin yesterday. today i have one hive. should i be worried?

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I want to know if levaquin treats strep throat or bacterial pharyngitis since i'm allergic to penicillin and resistant to biaxin (clarithromycin)?.

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I have strep throat. initially treated with zithromax, but had a reaction of facial swelling, switched to biaxin, (clarithromycin) on day 5 now and no relief.

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How bad is strep throat?

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Is strep throat seasonal?

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Can i die from strep throat?

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