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What Causes Bright Blood In Stool While On Clarithromycin?
right now on clarithromycin,been on for 4 days twice a day 500/mg.i have a sinius infection.and this medication does cause upset stomach.this morning i had bright blood in my stools, this on his not common with me,until after taking my medication..what is happening,what should i do... I am a white female/age 52 yrs old,height 5'1/weight 165..i took something for my upset stomach ,prior my passing blood with my stools
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* The blood in stool is in relation with side effect of clarithromycin .
* Recommendations at present
- Immediately stop further doses of clarithromycin .
- Report to your treating physician .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* The blood in stool is in relation with side effect of clarithromycin .
* Recommendations at present
- Immediately stop further doses of clarithromycin .
- Report to your treating physician .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further doubts .
Regards .
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