Loss of smell/taste on Biaxin?

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worriedinvt

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Posted 9/26/2011 8:15 PM (GMT -5)

I am beginning my fourth week on Biaxin/Clarythromycin and noticing a dramatic decrease in sense of taste and smell.

Is this a temporary thing? Will it stop when I finish the med? Can it be permanent?

Lastly, should I stop the med/call my doctor? I'm having no other side effects so far.

teeners

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Posted 9/27/2011 5:37 PM (GMT -5)

i know it says biaxin can cause hearing loss- ive been on it for two weeks and have ringing and stuffiness in my ears... is this caused by the medication likely, or just another symptom brought about?

Robert1971

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Posted 7/11/2017 1:08 AM (GMT -5)

Hi I've also just completely lost my sense of smell taking Biaxin (clarithromycin). I was wondering if yours returned ?

Girlie

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Posted 7/11/2017 1:37 AM (GMT -5)

Hi Robert - welcome to our community!

I just wanted to comment that this is a really old thread and the two posters on this thread haven't been back on the forum for over 3 years.

Hopefully another forum member may have some information on the biaxin and hearing loss.

We encourage all new members to read through the thread a the top of the page; "New to Lyme?..Start Here!" It's packed full of useful information.

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