I started taking Biaxin and it causes terrible diaherra. It is so bad that I am not able to leave the house. Whenever I feel like I can go to my LLMD I am going to ask him for advice.
Does anyone have any ideas how to control so I can still keep taking it?
sick
Posted by Haley (Member # 22008) on :
I am suppose to start this medicine soon. Do lots of people have this side effect?
Posted by sick (Member # 9143) on :
I don't know but it is awful. I am not even able too leave this house it is so bad. I was on it six months ago and then I just started it again and both times I have this problem.
sick
Posted by sick (Member # 9143) on :
Posted by bv (Member # 9578) on :
I used Dr. Ohhira's Probiotic 12 Plus (original formula). Takes about 2 weeks to get full benefit.
It works wonders. I heard about it from my llmd. google dr. Ohhiras---its expensive, but worth it imo.
Posted by B4LYME (Member # 23222) on :
I tried Zitromax first and had some problems with diahrea. My son did not. I am on Biaxin now and I don't have that problem.
Different drugs from the same family can react differently in us. Maybe you can ask to switch to Zithromax and see if that's any better.
I also do okay on Doxy but had real issues on Mino.
Just some thoughts. Hope you get some answers soon.
B4lyme
Posted by ppiman (Member # 22721) on :
I have been taking Biaxin for 6 weeks and have had no digestive problems. The only real side effect I have form it is a metallic taste in the mouth which I have heard is quite common. I guess different medications affect people differently.
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Biaxin causes intestinal transit to speed up, that may be part of the problem. You could have c.diff though, get checked. You may need a different drug.
Posted by bncrump (Member # 20374) on :
I didn't have that problem on Biaxin at all. On it for 4 months. I think we all react differently.
Posted by Haley (Member # 22008) on :