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Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic which has an antimicrobial spectrum similar to or slightly wider than that of penicillin, and is often used for people who have an allergy to penicillins. For respiratory tract infections, it has better coverage of atypical organisms, including mycoplasma. It is also used to treat... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Rosacea | 15 |
73% |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 4 |
100% |
| Sexually Transmitted Di... | 2 |
100% |
| GERD & Heartburn | 1 |
100% |
| Lupus | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 82% (28
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Erythromycin Reviews
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works good
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Kills Chlamydia
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It works but takes a while
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More or less works. Have reduced from 4 tabs a day to 2. I would like to wean off it completely but the doctor advises to stay on it. Digestion not so good and am not sure if this is related.
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I am two months into a 6 month course. Initially on 4 tablets a day and it worked well but when i was moved to one a day, the rosacea came back. I am now on 2 a day and it is better than what it was.
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Easy to use.
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it really settled things down but I had to use it for 6 months!
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Helped some but not to the degree that it should have.
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It helps to a certain extent plus the face creams
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used a 3 month script and its done the job,all gone now!
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Erythromycin for Rosacea
The prescription pill portion did not, but I'm using the gel. It's slow, but it seems like it's starting to work on the breakouts. I'll keep you pos... [More] -
Long-term erythromycin therapy
Hi Holly - maybe Dr Orrange could provide some input on erythromycin therapy / treatment? It would be good to know some more - if the treatment is st... [More] -
Long-term erythromycin therapy
I dont know the answers Sue. My uncle Allen prescribed erythromycin therapy for my father for many years during his illness between 1976 and 1987. ... [More] -
Long-term erythromycin therapy
Long-term erythromycin therapy decreases COPD exacerbations February 20, 2009 Clinical question Does the long-term use of erythromycin reduce exac... [More] -
Erythromycin for Rosacea
Tell us about your personal experience with Erythromycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
