ZITHROMAX Reviews (AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE)

Average Rating: 2.2 (1276 Ratings)

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 1  Sinusitis bad tonsils I took this drug 4 times in the last 7 months for various infections this last time i took it i suffered and still am suffering terrible side effects drs or pharmacists would not admit it was from the zithromax thats bs i feel like im going crazy heart palps, dizziness, tinnitus or ringing in the ears (still have it) anxiety, nervousness, feel panicky crying and i already suffer from panic and anxiety I wiil never take this poison again i just hope i wiil get over all these horrible side effects!!!! F 49 6 days
250 1X day
3/25/2013
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 1  Throat / ear infection The first dose, knocked me out, severe tiredness with muscle weakness and heart palpitations. The next morning i woke up with stomach pain and diarrhea, and it took half the day for the muscle weakness to subside. I have other health problems, and very surprised my doctor gave me the okay to take this. One of my issues is low potassium, so the 2nd day I took my potassium pill an hour before the dose, seemed to help the heart palpitations but now I am experiencing joint pain the last 2 doses. I have 3 more days and I don't know if I want to take it, my throat looks no better and I don't know what this stuff is doing to my body! I also have a history of candida, low platelet count, and food allergies and I just don't think this is worth causing more problems!! F 35 6 days
250 mg
3/23/2013
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 1  Ear infection My daughter took the Z pack for a double ear infection. That cleared up but ever since she's felt terrible! Extreme fatigue and exhaustion, headache, muscle weakness. The doctors say it can't be the Zithromax, it doesn't have side effects after the 10 days its out of your system. Bull Crap! After reading all these posts on here, I'm convinced its because of the z pack! She was a normal healthy 15 yr old before this! They thought she had mono..... All tests from all the specialists we've seen have been negative. The key factor here is the Zithromax! This has been going on for almost 3 months now!!! F 15 5 days
3/19/2013
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 1  Bronchitis Terrible drug. I felt anxiety and depression for a week after finishing my last dose. Never experienced anything like it before. Felt back to normal for several weeks and thought it was behind me. Now two months later and the same feeling has come back for the last few days. Again, I NEVER experienced this feeling in my life until I took this medicine. Avoid at all costs. M 35 5 days
3/15/2013
 1  Sinus infection About 2 weeks after taking dosage as prescribed by my regular doctor I began having diarrhea. 3 weeks later after persistant diarrhea vomiting began. I dehydrated so bad that they put 2 bags of fluids in me before I peed when I got to the hospital. Spent 2 weeks in the hosp with C-Diff infection coupled with pnuemonia and the constant diarrhea. 3 months later and I am still on anitbiotics to control the C-Diff. Absolutely recommend telling your doctor you don't want this medication - my doctor outright told me that this antibiotic is what started the diarrhea and subsequent chain reaction. I know I will never take it again and neither will ANY of my family! F 68 3 days
1X day
3/13/2013
 1  flu Severe heart palpitations, dizziness, difficulty breathing, gas, and diarrhea. Had taken Z-pack before, however this time experienced severe heart out of rhythm. Was very afraid. It is 2 months later and still experience some heart palpitations. Saw on the news that a rare but fatal side effect from Z-pack can occur. Will not take the medicine again. F 42 5 days
1X day
3/13/2013
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 1  Upper respiratory issues Felt like I wasnt myself, had difficulty concentrating the entire time I was on it. Each day that I began to feel better I looked at the clock only to see it was time for the next pill. It has been about 2months and I have been having similar issues since taking it. Lack of focus, dizziness randomly. I had one bad episode of vertigo where I ended up walking into my dresser instead of out more doorway. Went to the doctor they couldnt find anything in my ears or brain that would be causing this. I didnt feel this way before taking it. Had a similar bad experience with Antibiotics in the past and became allergic to bananas and lactose intolerant within a month of taking them. My whole life growing up I ate 2 bowls of cereal every morning and a banana every day. Now I cant eat either without either pooping my brains out or curling over in gut wrenching pain. This stuff messes up your insides. I also had a bad episode that felt like my kidneys exploded inside my body. My lower back right at NEVER TAKE THIS SHIT M 30 5 days
250mg 1X day
3/6/2013
 1  Possible Bronchitis Dull headache very moody, cold feet clammy hands. Did nothing but make me feel sick. After starting to feel better in the morning I would then take my med for the day and start feeling like death once again I probably would have been better off not taking anything and let this cold/bronchitis thing run it's course. 4 days later I feel worse then when I started. I'm definitely not taking the last pill. M 44 5 days
250 1X day
2/25/2013
 1  pneumonia Beg november I was treated with this poison for my pneumonia. After I finish, I started to have loose sttols, frequency 3 to 4 times a day (urge), now; pain and urge and some indigestion after a light meal. Dr. will perform colonoscopy on 2/27/13 and I askes if nothing is wron, what next. He told me probiotics. Well I am on probiotics now(align) and so far, I woul not dare to go out for a dinner and I am afraid to eat. It ios a poison indeed. I have a fellling that I will not get better . loose stool, 3 to 4 times a day urges, pain lower abd. and no apetite and loosing weght. 3 months like this any suggestion? M 65 6 days
500mg 1X day
2/9/2013
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 3  Respiratory infection Severe stomach cramping, blood in stools, and a full body rash that started in the second day....On the positive side, it cleared up my illness very quickly...but, replaced it with horrible side effects! F 25 5 days
2/8/2013
 1  Suspected Sinus infection Horrible panic attack like symptoms. I was certain that my throat was closing up despite the ER nurse practitioner and Dr saying that there were no outward signs of swelling. Was given a steroid shot in case, but it didn't cure the feeling of my throat closing up. I slept almost non-stop for 3 days. I remember very little of those 3 days. In addition to the very marked psychiatric side effects, I had an odd taste in my mouth, tingling of tongue, cheeks, and arms on occasion. Headaches, cheek rash, inability to focus on anything. The only thing I havent' had are the stomach problems. I was supposed to take it for 5 days, but quit after 3 on the suggestion of the dr. Now, it's been 3 days since my last dose and I'm doing better from the side effects. Still some tingling sensations and odd taste/feeling in mouth. The panic has subsided and I'm doing OK with that. NEVER AGAIN. THIS IS FROM THE DEVIL!! F 36 3 days
250 1X day
1/28/2013
 2  strep throat I took 500 MG the first day and 250 MG each of the next four days. No side effects for the first 2 days. On the third day I had some mild diarrhea and some light vaginal bleeding. Diarrhea only lasted the one day but the vaginal bleeding lasted 3 days. On day 4 I broke out into hives on my face and neck. The day after my last dose (day 5) I started feeling very weak and lightheaded. I'm now 8 days past my first dose and the weakness and lightheadedness continues to get worse and now I have a racing heart to go along with it. To top it off, I still have swollen and sore tonsils. If I had known that I'd be feeling like this I would've never taken it to begin with! F 33 5 days
250 MG 1X day
1/27/2013
 1  Chronic sinus/tooth infection I have experienced dizziness, anxiety, restlesness, feeling like I am going to pass out, restlesness, difficulty concentrating, disorientation, sensitivity to noise, loss of appetite. I was given the 5 day pack. I was fine the first day. The second day I actually started to feel great. I noticed I had more energy. The second day I woke up very anxious, and very high strung. I felt like I had 10 cups of coffee and I don't consume any form of caffine. I had bouts of dizziness and felt as if I was going to pass out. I decided not to take the 3rd dose. It has been 5 days since my first dose and I am now feeling disoriented and having difficulty concentrating. I still feel very dizzy at times and feel like I amg going to pass out. I feel restless when I am trying to sleep. I also am having muscle weakness and loss of appetite. I can hardly function or do minimal tasks. I am wondering if anyone has had similar cognitive effects and how long they lasted. I had a similar experience with a quinilone antibiotic and my problems lasted over a year so I am very concerned about the potential long term effects of this antibiotic. Feel free to send me an email if you have had a long term cognitive effect from this medication. Also, I still have the tooth and sinus infection. F 40 2 days
250 1X day
1/24/2013
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 1  Sinus infection Chest pain/tightness, dizziness/lightheaded, weakness, stomach cramps I am on my second day's dose and my chest is very tight and mildly painful. Until now, I was unaware of the recent study that linked Zithromax to rare heart risks. Had I known of this, I would not have taken this drug. I can't believe my doctor prescribed this to me and will probably change my PCP due to this! Heart disease runs in my family, so I am not going to take a risk like this. There have to be better options to get rid of an infection. I also feel very lightheaded and dizzy and am finding it difficult to do my job. I will not be finishing my dosage and I will not be taking this drug again! M 28 2 days
1X day
1/11/2013
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 1  SINUS INFECTION Nausea, gas, stomach pains, explosive bm's, anxiety, chest pain, fatigue, brain fog. This is the first time I have had this drug and believe me it will be the last. I have 2 more pills to take and can tell you this, not taking them. Feel very weak, like passing out weak, vertigo, eye twitching, anxiety (which I already take meds for and this has just knocked it out of the ballpark). Granted, my sinus's feel great already but at what price? I would seriously like to go kick my Dr. in the balls for this. I asked him about known side effects and he said he had never heard any from anyone and it was a great antibiotic. BS! F 46 5 days
250mg 1X day
1/10/2013
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 1  Sinus infection I thought I was going insane. Very weird thoughts racing in your head, severe depression, naseau, loss of appetite, vertigo, headache, flushed, night sweats. At first I thought it was me, but thank goodness I found this page and explains it all. Everyone has similar side effects. F 33 4 days
250mg
1/6/2013
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 4  Throat infection Terrible nausea, bloating, gas and urge to vomit. M 35 1 days
1g
1/2/2013
 1  sinus infection dizzy type woozy, lightheaded, weakness, stomach cramps, diarreah, gas, insomnia, loss of appetite and dry eyes After 4days of taking 5day regimen 2tabs first day, then 1a day until finished. Side effects became more severe After taking as prescribed. Waves of wooziness, lightheaded, stomach cramps every morning continues. Yes, cleared sinus infection, but at what price? Am suffering daily, not knowing when it Hits like a Bomb! Assured by Doctor and Pharmacist it will pass, but neither say duration. HOW LONG? Each person is different I was told. Thank You for that Stupid answer. Why was I Not told Before hand There are Withdrawal Symptoms this Drug was Stopped? Yes, its a very popular Drug and Surely Drug Company profits are Sky High. Yes, am aware some do Not have any reaction to Z-Pak...But am astounded How many Do! I will Never Ever Never take Drug Again...Not worth its am Still sick with side effects! F 65 5 days
250mg 1X day
12/23/2012
 1  Bronchitis Nausea, Diarrhea, abdominal pain, horrible dizziness, fatigue..extremely tired..very fast heartbeat..anxiety..heavy chest..head ache..ear ache, ear drainage, unexplained body aches.. F 24 6 days
500
12/21/2012
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 1  pneumonia 1 days
12/16/2012

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