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A member asked:

What are the side effects of taking biaxin (clarithromycin)?

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

GI upset: Gi problems (diarrhea, belly pain, nausea, vomiting, bad taste, heartburn). Rash. Headaches. If you have coronary artery disease, talk with your heart doctor (there's some concern about heart conduction problems and possible bad heart rhythms.

Dr Sia agreed

Answered 10/5/2018

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