Profound Fatigue From the Biaxin (clarithromycin)

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My 16 y.o. son just stopped his Biaxin today ( today was day 8 of a 10 day course of 500mg twice a day). He has been so fatigued and occasionally achy and dizzy. He was prescribed this antibiotic for lung congestion following a nasty flu virus that knocks you down and then leaves you with a terrible cough . He is sleeping most of the day. He stopped taking it ... took only 1 dose... yesterday. (11/12/10).
I have never seen my son sleep this much. Never! It is very strange. He doesn't seem to care about much else, other, except sleep. It has been a bizaare experience and I hope it stops soon! Am wondering if anyone knows how long he could have the side effects from the Biaxin. He is drinking much fluids and taking vit C and magnesium to flush his system out. Thanks

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Frankremete - Yes, I feel the same way. I have been on clarithromycin now for 4 days and I could sleep all the time though I force myself to do chores that need to be done in my household but have to stop after 15 minutes to rest. . I have acute bronchitis and coughing a LOT. So far, still coughing. Can't wait to feel strong again and stop coughing. I am an athlete who plays competitive tennis and must practice 4 times a week. No tennis for now, tha's for sure. Good Luck with your son. Hope our ordea is over soon ...

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Frankremete - I have been on clarithromycin for 4 days now and feel very tired. Could sleep all the time but force myself to do chores in my household. After 20 minutes , I have to stop. I have acute bronchitis and coughing a LOT. I am a semi professional tennis player and no tennis for now. Can't wait for the 10 day treatment to be over and can't wait to feel strong again, not tired and back to tennis. Good Luck to your son. Hope all his side-effects go away soon. 24-06-2011

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Mary1b - If you are on a 10 day course, then I recommend you report to your medical provider and consider if there is another antibiotic that you could take. The side effects stopped approximately 3-4 days after, but it is a terrible adverse effect and does linger. Biaxin is a wonderful antibiotic and my son has used in the past without problem; however, if you experience this terrible side effect (among others such as anxiety/depression that other people have reported to me) then I do not believe it is worth it to complete the course if other anitibiotics are appropriate to use. Good Luck.

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