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Clarithromycin Sideeffect
I had a sore throat which converted to a violent cough. Consulted a doc and was diagnosed with acute bronchitis and was prescribed Clarithromycin twice a day for 5 days.
When I take the medicine, I feel slight shivers in my hands, thumping heart and slight weakness. Doesn't hinder my daily antivirus but wanted to know if this is expected.
Am not taking any other medicines. Normal diet.
My cough has gotten better, though.
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Shivers in hands, Thumping heart and Slight weakness are not commonly associated with Clarithromycin
Please consult your doctor at once
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Dr. Poornachandra Tejaswi S
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Hubli
Your symptoms can be due to side effects of medication kindly consult your treating doctor and discuss the issues with him he will do the needful... With that Drink plenty of water,eat soft foods like cooked cereal, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs...give adequate rest to your body..Avoid spicy foods or acidic foods.
Gargle with warm salt water. gargling several times a day
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Dr. Swarup Kumar Ghosh
Homoeopath
25 yrs exp
Kolkata
Pl homeo doctor consult the practo.
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Dr. Anil B Sheth
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hello there,
Clarithromycin does not have this kind of side effects that u mention. it may be due to other reasons like u may have fever with acute bronchitis so shivering n feeling weak due to poor intake.
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Dr. Manju Lihala
General Physician
42 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes these could be side effects of the medicine. Go back and report to your doctor he will prescribe some other alternate medicines.
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