Antibiotic - Clarithromycin

[thelis]

Does anyone have experience of this drug. I have been prescribed it for an infected toe but after a few hours of taking it I have a horrible metallic taste in my mouth - its like a mouthful of metal.

Whilst I was at the docs. with this ailment I asked if I could be referred to an NHS podiatrist as I have trouble cutting my own toe nails. She said this should be fine and referred me. I am waiting for a letter with confirmation of appointment now.

 

[trophywench]

Yes had the taste with some AB - vile isn't it? although not sure it was exactly that particular one and can't remember what ailment it might have been for (or rather, against!)

Hopefully it isn't a long course though. Is this side effect listed on the leaflet?

It must be because more than 1 person in a 100 suffer it! It says so here:-

http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/p...fections&medicine=clarithromycin&preparation=

 

[AJLang]

Hi Thelis my mum has this specific antibiotic on a regular basis for a lung problem and always has the horrible taste when she takes it. She says that the taste goes as soon as she has completed each course of the antibiotic.

 

[Flutterby]

Yes Thelis, I can only tolerate Clarithromycin or erythromycin and both of them leave an absolutely vile taste in my mouth. I end up not eating or drinking a lot of the foods I normally do and I absolutely can't drink tea when taking it - yuck! Hope you feel better soon.