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A member asked:

I started taking clarithromycin for an ear infection, but now the ear that was not infected is ringing, is this a temporary side effect?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Otitis media: Sounds like the other ear might be getting infected too. We deal with resistant bacteria in ears all the time. May be you need something stronger than clarithromycib to clear the infection. You need to see you doctor again.

Answered 12/16/2012

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