ZITHROMAX Reviews (AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE)Average Rating: 2.2 (1276 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZITHROMAX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZITHROMAX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Bronchitis | None, so far. | Seems to have improved my condition 24 hours after first dose.... | F | 17 | 5 days | 1/17/2007 | 4 | throat infection-- maybe strep | intestinal cramping and diarrhea beginning 1-3 hours after taking on empty stomache. | Swollen neck glands began subsiding within 12 hours after taking first dose. Felt back to normal by the time I took the 4th dose. I took my first, 2-tablet dose on an empty stomache 5:30 PM, 1/2 hour before dinner. Starting 45 minutes after the meal, I experienced bouts of diarrhea that went on all evening. I had been feeling run down for 3 weeks, so I did not connect it to the medicine. Took next dose 9AM on an empty stomache, ate 1/2 hour later. Intestinal cramping began 3 hours later, finally culminating in diarrhea 6 hours later; intestinal "irritation" continued until 13 hours after dose. Did a little internet research, learned it stimulates gut motility. Decided to dilute the medicine by taking the next dose on a full stomache. No problems with 3rd dose. | F | 42 | 5 days | 12/4/2006 | 4 | bronchitis | Had 1 bigtime run and hour after taking and thats it | MD gave me new oral zithromax, powder in plastic bottle and add 1/4 c water then drink the whole thing in one shot. Yucky fruity taste. 1 hour later, I have one big run and thats the only side effect. This one shot deal is supposed to last 10 days. Felt better after 3rd day, then seem to have some sort of relapse on 7th day. Cough, fatigue, pain. | F | 71 | 1 days | 5/30/2006 | 4 | upper resiratory infection | some intestional cramping and nausea for first 2 days. 4 days after finishing medication experienced severe episodes of feeling faint, dizzy and nauseated. intestional cramping has returned along with loose stools. also experiencing a great deal of muscle fatigue after very little exertion. these symptoms have persisted off and on for 3 days now. | i would not take this drug again | F | 56 | 5 days | 8/14/2005 | 4 | Walking Pneumonia | Nausea and stomach cramps for hours after taking the first two tablets; stomach cramps and diarrhea an hour or so after taking medicine on the other days. | F | 10 | 5 days | 8/5/2005 | 4 | Sinus Infection | Fine the first day or two, but I took acidopholis with it to avoid diarrhea. Should have kept up with it, because today, day five, the stomach pains and diarrhea began. At least I'm done. | The sinus pain is all but gone, but there is some residual pain in my teeth. No more fever, phlem almost entirely cleared up. Probably allergies complicating the rest. | F | 5 days | 10/18/2005 | 4 | bronchitis | extremely loose stools and more frequent bowel movements than normal, horrific gas for now going on my 6th day, very unpleasant, other than that it worked great | took for 3 days and cleared up all symptoms | F | 46 | 3 days | 10/27/2005 | 4 | Walking Pneumonia | Extreme drowniness, and in a "daze" | It got rid of simptoms by day 2, however, cough is still present. | F | 18 | 5 days | 1/31/2007 | 4 | dental infection | While taking the medicine I had some abnormal bowel movements which isn't unusual for any antibiotic but by day 5 I had developed an acne like rash on my face and neck which lasted @ 2 weeks, and also by day 5 an ache in my right hand that has developed into a persistant, unpleasent, and miserable pain: pinching, burning, itchy, needlepoint pain in fingers and palm, gripping is nearly impossible, even 4 weeks later. | I feel the drug works good to treat the infection it was prescribed for but an acne rash and horrible hand pain seem like odd side effects from an antibiotic | F | 34 | 5 days | 8/18/2006 | 4 | Sinus infection/bronchitis | A little nausea but that is all. | I felt better the 2nd day but still have tooth pain and it's been about 12 days now... | F | 24 | 5 days | 9/24/2006 | 4 | Bronchitis | Constant ringing in the ears | It worked in two days, so I'm not complaining. | F | 15 | 5 days 250mg 1X day | 8/25/2011 | 4 | Sinusitis | none. But it's fun reading about everyone else's wacky side effects. Anxiety? Depression? Consider some of the sources here. Most of the horrific side effects seem to be reported by people who have some other underlying (mental?) health issues. I visited a similar site when I was prescribed Cipro two years ago. Sure, the drug made me sick and gave me diarrhea. It also probably saved my life. I had diverticulitis with perforations. My advice is to use any medication with caution and under the advice of a physician. And do not read too many posts like the ones you see here. Bear in mind that most people who post had a bad experience. If the drug had worked and given them ni trouble, they probably wouldn't bother. The drug is very effective on bacterial respiratory infections. If your infection is viral (common cold) antibiotics will not work. | Effective for upper respiratory infections that are bacterial. If you have a viral infection, you do not need antibiotics. | F | 50 | 5 days 1X day | 5/3/2011 | 4 | Sinus Infection | Restlessness, anxiety, loss of sleep, stomach cramps, head aches | F | 40 | 6 days 1X day | 6/22/2011 | 4 | pneumonia | I haven't experienced any negative side effects. Not even the stomach issues. I'm on day 3 and feel significantly better. | F | 37 | 4 days 500mg 1X day | 3/12/2011 | 4 | Strep Throat | Bloating, Nausea, Headache | Med seems to be helping but the headaches from it are intense. | F | 24 | 2 days 500 1X day | 11/27/2011 | 4 | sinus infection | None so far. I have taken it before and it worked. My sore throat was pretty much gone after the first dose. The headache is there but I think it's from the sinuses.I never had a problem before. I wonder if everyone was taking the brand name or generic. I always insist on abrand name. It has made a big difference for me in the past. | F | 48 | 2 days 250 MG | 12/3/2011 | 4 | sinus infection | Anxiety, depression, lethargic, bad taste in mouth | I have taken this drug before. It has definitely cleared up the sinus infection. This time side effects were different. I became depressed, and was nervous. Had to take Xanax to sleep. No stomach issues. I finished the antibiotic 2 days ago and I have NO energy!! Really need my energy back. Hoping it returns soon. | F | 38 | 5 days 250 1X day | 9/8/2011 | 4 | Chlamydia | Bloating and fatigue, mainly. When I potty it itches so bad!!! I only took the medice once, 1 gram, to tackle Chlamydia. I don't know if it helped but the first three days I almost got myself killed in several car accidents - it makes you incredibly sleepy. | F | 23 | 1 days 1 gram 1X day | 12/25/2010 | 4 | Brochitis | An upset stomach. I got an upset stomach and some mild diarea on the third day. Loss of appitite.And I was irritared very easily. But I dont know how much of this is the meds and how much is the actual sickness..... | I would take it again, It cleared up my infection and the side effects are mild (to me). | F | 30 | 5 days 250 1X day | 12/22/2010 | 4 | sinus infection | vertigo 1 day, with headache and stiff neck for several days while taking med. 1 day after finishing z-pack, developed fine red non-itching rash that began around mouth then spread to face, neck, and upper chest. Went back to NP after rash lasted 1 week. Given script for steroids and told to list z-pack as allergy. | sinus infection symptoms went away | F | 44 | 5 days 1X day | 1/27/2011 |