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Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin

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Clarithromycin is an anti-bacterial which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Biaxin • Klaryvid • Klarizon • Klarithran • KLARIBIN • Clarihexal • Claren • Clacee

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Headache
Heartburn
Abnormal sense of taste
Rash
Decreased taste

Serious

Diarrhea
Behavioral changes
Behavior problems
Hearing loss
Liver dysfunction
Hallucinations

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Please describe the medication: clarithromycin?

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Can you get biaxin (clarithromycin) out of your body quickly somehow?

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Is clarithromycin as dangerous as they say it is? I just took my first dose.....

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Can i buy any clarithromycin over the counter?

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What are the side effects of biaxin (clarithromycin)?

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Any food or drink I should avoid while taking Biaxin?

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Is it safe to take expired biaxin (clarithromycin) xl?

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What side effects are associated with biaxin (clarithromycin)?

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Can I mix clarithromycin with yogurt to give to my 2 year old son?

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What is the definition or description of: Biaxin (clarithromycin) overdose?

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I ust finished taking clarithromycin yesterday can I take dilaudid today?

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Accidently took a tablespoon of liquid clarithromycin instead of teaspoon will I be ok?

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I Spilled water by mistake in a bottle of clarithromycin tablets should i hAve to discard the bottle ?

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I am on clarithromycin 500mg. I am doing MDMA on the weekend and I am wondering if it will react with clarithromycin?

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Can I take Aspirine along with Clarithromycin? I also take Escitalopramum on a daily basis. Thank you very much for the answer!

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Can you give biaxin (clarithromycin) and advil?

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