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I'm 22 female. My doctors prescribed me clarithromycin 500 mg. After taking tablet I'm having bitter taste in my mouth. Is it normal?
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Yes it may cause acidity. But why such heigher antibiotics.
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It may.
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Hi. Yes it is normal because of medicine. Use warm water with salt rinse Regards.
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Dear lybrateuser, - The medicine could be causing the bitter taste, take it after meals to reduce the effect.
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