The box says “non-drowsy.” So why do some people swear Claritin makes them sleepy? Is it all in their heads, or is there more to the story? The truth sits
Imagine a 72-year-old man who takes a small daily dose of colchicine to prevent gout flares. He develops a chest infection, and a clinic prescribes clarithromycin. Within a few days,
A rash on day three. Itchy skin after the second dose. Swollen lips an hour after a tablet. If you or someone you care for has reacted to clarithromycin, the
Two tablets can contain the exact same antibiotic and still behave very differently once you swallow them. That is the story of clarithromycin XL (extended-release) and standard immediate-release clarithromycin. Both
Quick answer: Clarithromycin is generally not a first-choice antibiotic during pregnancy. Animal studies raised concerns, and several large human studies have linked first-trimester use to a modestly higher chance of
Most antibiotics are polite houseguests. They do their job and leave your other medicines alone. Clarithromycin is different. It is one of the strongest inhibitors of CYP3A4, the liver and
You have just been handed a clarithromycin prescription and there is a wedding, a birthday dinner, or simply a Friday evening coming up. Can you have a drink? The short
Clarithromycin comes in three main forms, is taken on two different schedules, and is dosed differently for adults, children, kidney disease, and certain drug combinations. That is a lot of
Ask anyone who has taken clarithromycin what they remember, and the answer is rarely “the infection cleared.” It is usually the taste. A bitter, coppery, or metallic flavor that shows
Safety alert: Cialis (tadalafil) must never be taken with nitrate medicines, in any form, at any dose. The combination can cause a sudden, severe drop in blood pressure that leads
