Biaxin and 5htp and E

[cutlery69]

I take 50mg 5-htp every morning to help with anxiety.
Today I got prescribed Biaxin (clarithromycin) for a sinus infection.
I'm taking 2 500mg pills daily until next tuesday.

I have a couple questions

1. I forgot to mention the 5htp to my doctor. I've read that 5htp should not be taken with cold medication. Is there any danger in taking it with the Biaxin?

2. Tuesday will be my last day on the Biaxin. I plan to roll Thursday night. I know clarithromycin and E is a bad combination, but will this be enough time antibiotic free to have a clean roll?

Thanks a lot!

 

[R.ticle One]

I cannot comment on mixing Biaxin with anything - however, I urge you to take care and watch how you feel if you do. My mother was recently prescribed a course of Biaxin "XL", which I suppose is the high-dose version, for a sinus infection.

It made her feel horribly ill, and by the end of the course, extremely nauseous. She also fainted and remained unconscious for a couple of minutes near the end of the prescription. Whether that was an uncommon reaction to the antibiotic itself, low blood sugar from a suppressed appetite and food intake, or something else, I don't know.

But all her coworkers who'd ever been prescribed it also reported it making them feel like rubbish.

When she phoned the company that produces it to report the adverse effects, she was told it takes two to three days to leave the body, so that might be something to think about.

Anyway, not trying to discourage you, sorry I couldn't be of more specific help. I just advise you to take care and hope that you don't feel like cacka.

R.ticle One

 

[cutlery69]

Ok thanks for the info.
The stuff initially made me feel like crap too for the first 2-3 days on the stuff. It was manageable but the most irritating thing was the never ending disgusting taste in my mouth... I started chewing gum 24/7

But anyway today's Tuesday and my nose has been mucus free since Friday. This is only day 7 of my 10 day cycle, but I'm going to stop taking it now to be sure I can have a clean roll on Thursday. I'm pretty sure the infection is gone.

 

[drkzk]

You can try more at home methods to control it now (just to be sure)

Apple Cider Vinegar works at thinning out any mucus, so it can easily be cleared. I started using it for my sinus infection, and noticed it worked, but I started too late and had to go on antibiotics. The point of it is as soon as you think you have an infection coming, you start using it and it'll be easier to clear out bacteria. What you need to do is dilute 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar with water, and drink it down 3 - 4 times a day. It can make your stomach feel sick so I'd eat something with it. Couldn't hurt to try.

And I also read that st.john's wort is a CYP 3A4 inducer, so it might be something to look in to to take, however I don't know how well it would work, and if it works too good it will just kill your roll.