Re: Biaxin/Clarithromycin question

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My son is on Biaxin as well - since August - he takes the liquid form (he's

goin on 32 months now). When he first started taking it - well, it was a

NIGHTMARE - BUT, when he had a breakthrough infection and had to have the Vantin

for it - well, he RE-THOUGHT how bad the Biaxin tasted I think ------ when

the Vantin was done, we started back up with the Biaxin and he hasn't had a

problem taking it ever since. He hasn't complained about the taste per se, but

his reaction every time he takes it speaks volumes - he shudders.

Stefani

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Krista,

Biaxin causes a horrible metalic taste the entire time you are on it. This is

normal. It does this via IV too. It's nasty!

Hope you feel better soon.

Mom to Grace 8 (THI, IgA def, Antigen proliferation defect, pneumococcal

antibody deficiency, mild asthma, chronic constipation)

Mom to Caelan 6 (IgG, IgM, IgA def, Antigen proliferation defect, pneumococcal

antibody def, asthma, Eosinophilic esophagitis, severe food allergy)

Mom to Ian 6/4/05 (GERD, otherwise incredibly healthy so far!)

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My son (only 2 years old) is on Prophalatic antibiotics (BIOXIN) too. He has

t-cell lymphopenia. He doesn't talk yet but it does not seem to bother him at

all. (He would inform me if it did - He finds a way!!) . However, I wonder if

you ask the doc for a liquid version if it would digest faster and not give the

awful taste. I should let you know, though, that the liquid version is bitter a

bit.

Kim

mom2willwill <dktklt@...> wrote:

I am currently on 500mg Clarithromycin(generic for Biaxin)every 12

hours for a sinus infection and Bronchitis (I have asthma, but am not

diagnosed with a PID...although I sometimes wonder...)and have noticed

that every time I cough, the mucous actually tastes like the

antibiotic tablets. This is happening even hours after I take the

pills. Has anyone else noticed this with Biaxin or Clarithromycin?

Krista--mom to Will(2yrs, 4mos)- " undefined " Hypogammaglobulinemia and

Ash(4yrs)-asthma, moderate/severe env. allergies, lactose intolerant

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Biaxin has been the prophylactic for Les since his diagnosis. Probably about

4-5 yrs now. He says that being on it so long he's grown use to it but that

it is a metalic taste and at times it can overpower the taste buds in his

mouth. He'll get hungry but not want to eat anything because he can taste

the med.

Ursula - mom to Macey (10,CVID) and (13)

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is pushing 2 years now so I don't feel so bad. We will be

persuing the IVIG once we get insurance again. I procrastinated too long

and lost the insurance but have an appointment for in the morning so we

shall see what happens.

Cassie

Ursula Holleman wrote:

> Biaxin has been the prophylactic for Les since his diagnosis. Probably

> about

> 4-5 yrs now. He says that being on it so long he's grown use to it

> but that

> it is a metalic taste and at times it can overpower the taste buds in his

> mouth. He'll get hungry but not want to eat anything because he can

> taste

> the med.

>

> Ursula - mom to Macey (10,CVID) and (13)

> http://members.cox.net/maceyh

>

> Immune Deficiency Foundation http://www.primaryimmune.org

> Pediatric PID email list

> Modell Foundation http://jmfworld.org

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>

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> This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed

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takes the liquid form and doesn't complain about it but takes

it *like a man* and goes on about his business. He has always been real

good about taking his meds though and will swallow a pill without a

drink to wash it down with.

Cassie

ivygirlz@... wrote:

> My son is on Biaxin as well - since August - he takes the liquid form

> (he's

> goin on 32 months now). When he first started taking it - well, it

> was a

> NIGHTMARE - BUT, when he had a breakthrough infection and had to have

> the Vantin

> for it - well, he RE-THOUGHT how bad the Biaxin tasted I think ------

> when

> the Vantin was done, we started back up with the Biaxin and he hasn't

> had a

> problem taking it ever since. He hasn't complained about the taste

> per se, but

> his reaction every time he takes it speaks volumes - he shudders.

> Stefani

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[Guest guest]

I was on Biaxin several years ago and had a " metallic type " tast in my

mouth....this is very common with this drug...

Quoting mom2willwill <dktklt@...>:

> I am currently on 500mg Clarithromycin(generic for Biaxin)every 12

> hours for a sinus infection and Bronchitis (I have asthma, but am not

> diagnosed with a PID...although I sometimes wonder...)and have noticed

> that every time I cough, the mucous actually tastes like the

> antibiotic tablets. This is happening even hours after I take the

> pills. Has anyone else noticed this with Biaxin or Clarithromycin?

>

> Krista--mom to Will(2yrs, 4mos)- " undefined " Hypogammaglobulinemia and

> Ash(4yrs)-asthma, moderate/severe env. allergies, lactose intolerant

>

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> This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a

> Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the

> sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional

> advice.

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