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I am on clarithromycin for tonsillitis as allergic to penicillin and am experiencing a bit of chest tightness and light headed, is this a side effect?

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Dr. Pardeep Kahlon answered

Unlikely: Clarithromycin is usually well tolerated. Main side effects of Clarithromycin are headache, insomnia, gassy, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain

Answered 1/29/2016

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A member asked:

I am on clarithromycin for tonsillitis as allergic to penicillin and am experiencing a bit of chest tightness and light headed, is this a side effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pardeep Kahlon answered

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