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Suggest Ways To Manage The Side Effects Of Clarithromycin For Bronchitis
Question: Hello. I was prescribed Clarithromycin for bronchitis, and am having nasty side effects,
including stomach upset and pain, insomnia, anxiety, very strong metallic taste in my
mouth. I was supposed to take it for 10 days, but really don't want to continue. I am on
my 6th day. What should I do? I am still coughing on occasion.
including stomach upset and pain, insomnia, anxiety, very strong metallic taste in my
mouth. I was supposed to take it for 10 days, but really don't want to continue. I am on
my 6th day. What should I do? I am still coughing on occasion.
Brief Answer:
stop this if you have so many side effects .
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
I can understand your concern .
I would like to suggest you that if you have so many troublesome side effects , you can stop taking this medicine .
You have taken this for about 6 days.Its is almost sufficient duration, so please don't worry and stop this , if you have so many bad side effects .
You continue with your cough syrup if any . Cough will take few more days to subside .
If possible complete the 10 days course of clarithromicin as suggested by your physician with some antacid, but not at the cost of this much side effects that i think are very annoying for you.
Discuss this issue with your physician and inform him that you have taken 6 days course of treatment and now not able to tolerate this drug because of very bad side effects .He will definitely ask you to stop this. He can again assess you for any further need of antibiotics or if think you are fine he can stop antibiotics .
Hope this will help you . If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me . Thanks for contacting HCM .
stop this if you have so many side effects .
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
I can understand your concern .
I would like to suggest you that if you have so many troublesome side effects , you can stop taking this medicine .
You have taken this for about 6 days.Its is almost sufficient duration, so please don't worry and stop this , if you have so many bad side effects .
You continue with your cough syrup if any . Cough will take few more days to subside .
If possible complete the 10 days course of clarithromicin as suggested by your physician with some antacid, but not at the cost of this much side effects that i think are very annoying for you.
Discuss this issue with your physician and inform him that you have taken 6 days course of treatment and now not able to tolerate this drug because of very bad side effects .He will definitely ask you to stop this. He can again assess you for any further need of antibiotics or if think you are fine he can stop antibiotics .
Hope this will help you . If you have any other concerns please feel free to message me . Thanks for contacting HCM .
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