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 |
| 3 | strep throat/ tonsillitis | I had horrible dry mouth after the second day. Also, my sense of smell was stronger and affected everything. | The first time I took Zithromax it seemed to work right away, no problems. The second time I took it ( for tonsillitis) it seems to take a little longer to work. It still did work, however. My mouth was very dry after the second day, very very dry. | F | 20 | 5 days 250 mg 1X day | 8/12/2011 | 3 | Chlamydia | The only side effect I experienced initially was terrible diarrhea about 8 hours after taking the one dose, and this 11 days ago. The past few days, I've felt fatigue and depression, seemingly out of nowhere, as well as anxiety. I noticed others have noted that effects started up a week to a week and a half after being off this medication. I'm not sure if this is what has also happened to me, but I feel terrible. A few days ago I was perfectly fine, happy, and now I'm just worried. I eat well and exercise daily, so this is very strange for me. | F | 24 | 1 days 1X day | 7/20/2011 | 3 | sinus infection | Chest Pains in middle of chest starting with day 3 dose. | No other side effects- just chest pain for 3 days.When I finished the 5th dose the chest pain went away.I also take verapamil for heart beat problems.Could the combination have caused the chest pain? | F | 47 | 5 days | 2/22/2006 | 3 | Bronchitis | I was dizzy and feeling in a daze. Like I took nyquil. Also the first 2 days abnormal stools. | My coughing has seemed to improve. | F | 26 | 5 days | 2/19/2007 | 3 | Bronchitis, walking pneumonia | Stomach pain (mild), gas, diarrea, sweats, difficulty sleeping | I was feeling ok before I started zpack, but the cough and congestion was annoying. After the 1st dose, I felt really jittery, and then had explosive diarrea within an hour. I had trouble falling asleep that night. Two hours later, i woke up with a jolt, my arms and legs tingling. this lasted for about 15 seconds, then i was fine, but panicky. I finally fell back asleep, and woke up 2 hours later covered in sweat. i've been monitoring my temp, but it hasn't been over 98.6. Today has been ok. In 24 hours, my cough has improved, and sinus pressure lessened. I've been sleeping A LOT by choice, but I'm also tired and weak. I still have mild stomach pain and diarrea. I'm about to take the second pill, and have fingers crossed that side effects won't worsen. All very annoying since I didn't feel too bad in the first place, and I took zpack to get well before a big trip in a few days. | F | 28 | 2 days | 7/13/2005 | 3 | bacterial infection | i don't recall having any side effects while on the 5 day pack and i do remember feeling much better within a very short time frame. however, a week or so after i was finished with the pills it looked like someone took a baseball bat to my shens. they were bruised badly, swollen, the skin was taunt and thin and i could barely walk from all the pain for about 2 weeks. | both my doctor and i didn't know if it was the z-pack or the infection that caused the burst surface capillaries in my shens (this is why i am giving it a three and not a lower or higher number), but i'd rather not experiment and find out by taking it again. however, i've spoken to a lot of people about it, and most seem to have few problems with it. | F | 22 | 5 days | 8/11/2005 | 3 | respiratory/sinus infections | Though I'd never experienced many side effects with this medication before, this time it is unbearable, but it's too late, because the worst effects didn't even appear until I was done taking the drug. Now, (three days after last dose), I CANNOT stop scratching my entire body. I have never experienced itching like this, except in local areas where I have had poison oak. But now I have the intense itching EVERYWHERE, including palms of hands, soles of feet, and places I cannot scratch in public. The only relief comes from ice packs and taking enough Benadryl to pass out. The mild side effects were dry mouth and slightly loose stool (which turned into Wicked constipation after taking the last dose). But that was nothing compared to this itching. I've been sobbing all morning, and am taking myself to the doctor rather than going in to work. | I was prescribed the generic version of the five-day pack after two weeks of horrid coughing and nasty green phlegm/snot. Although it cleared the infections up (as it had before), it appears I have developed an allergy to this drug unlike anything I have ever experienced. I will never take it or anything related to it again. | F | 39 | 5 days | 2/23/2006 | 3 | Ear Infection | Slight tummy ache on day 1 w/loose stools. | I had the most horribly painful ear infection to the point I was in tears. Within a day of taking the drug, my pain went from a 10 to a 5. I am hoping it will be a 1 or 2 tomorrow. | F | 38 | 5 days | 12/20/2006 | 3 | Chronic Sinus Infection | None | It worked good for the 5 days I took it, but it didn't last for the extra 5 days they say it will after you stop the 5 day course. I have taken this several times and the same thing has happened more than once. I end up taking another RX about 2 days after I stop the 5 day course. | F | 47 | 5 days | 11/2/2006 | 3 | STD (Chlamydia) | Major bubble guts (Gasy), and felt like vommiting within 10 mins. Do NOT take on an empty stomach. And do NOT take alone. I felt very light headed, and honestly my liver felt like it was failing. But the next day, I was okay. The discharge went away about 50%, so I hope it clears up more. | I've taken this med 3 times, and all 3 times it didn't work. Everyone time I was retested for STD's, I was positive, and I didn't even have sex after taking the drug. I suggest take the med, wait 7 days & get retested to make sure it actually went away. | F | 19 | 1 days | 4/25/2006 | 3 | sinus congestion | ZITHROMAX SEEMED TO BE EFFECTIVE IN TRAEATING THE INFECTION, BUT THE 2ND DAY I WAS VERY IRRITABLE,ANXIOUS,NERVOUS,SHAKY,ETC.... TO THE POINT OF BEING CLINICALLY DEPRESSED! VERY STRANGE. MY SIDE EFFECTS WERE MOSTLY EMOTIONAL AND/OR PSYCHOLOGICAL, BUT VERY, VERY SEVERE WITH SUDDEN ONSET. | F | 45 | 3 days | 12/21/2006 | 3 | Throat infection | Side effects bearable. Slight nausea and loose stool. Some heart palpitations a few times the first 24 hours. Decreased appetite. | I took a 3 day prescription of the generic, azithromycin at 500mg a day. It was finished 2 days ago, and my throat is still itchy. I am wondering if the medicine worked. It did help, the symptoms have improved compared to what they were when I went to the doctor. I hope this clears up soon. As for the medicine itself, I have no complaints. It upset my stomach like most antibiotics do. I am surprised I didnt have panic attacks like others have mentioned here, even though I am very prone to having them and I usually have them when I try a new medicine (medicine in general scares me, haha!) but I havent experienced anything more than mild palpitations with this medicine. One thing that I did appreciate about this medicine is that it did not require me to avoid being in the sun, so I was still able to enjoy my outdoor plans on the weekend while taking it (as much as a person can enjoy being outdoors while sick, haha!). I am thankful I didnt have to cancel my weekend for the sake of my fam | F | 33 | 3 days | 9/10/2007 | 3 | Possible Mono or Strep | Insomnia- NAUSEA!!!- and Diarrhea-if you get this DRINK A LOT OF WATER!! it helps so much seriously and stay away from caffiene and fried foods or dairy. Also keep dramamine nearby it helps (even though it may knock you out) | it usually works but beware! | F | 20 | 2 days | 8/19/2007 | 3 | Strep Throat, acute bronchitis | First time (strep throat)- no apparent side effects. Second time - nasty rash over neck and chin and cheeks on day 4. Also, muscle pains (feels like burning) along rib cage | It cleared up the strep throat on day 2, but now I am on day 5 for accute bronchitis (supposedly a bacterial one) and it only helped in eliminating fever, my cough is still as bad | F | 33 | 5 days | 3/13/2007 | 3 | upper respritory infection | well I had taken this medication many times before but the last 2 times I was prescribed it the pharmacy gave me generic, took only took 3 pills made me feel very dizzy, lightheaded, agitated and shakey intestinal pains and gas although I was feeling better with my URI the side affects were too much to bear I had trouble functioning during the day. | Maybe the generic versus the name brand has a different chemical makeup? dont think I will take it again! | F | 42 | 3 days | 8/9/2006 | 3 | respiratory infection/bronchitis | Itchy rash in armpit area (bilaterally) appeared on day 2. Diarrhea on day one. | Seems to be helping the respiratory infection, but I am only on day 2 of 3. | F | 35 | 3 days | 7/18/2005 | 3 | sinus infection | some dizziness, bit of nausea | infection came back after finishing treatment | F | 45 | 5 days | 4/23/2004 | 3 | URI | GI problems were tolerable...not being able to sleep and having nightmares for 3 days was horrible. | F | 25 | 3 days | 12/7/2007 | 3 | Strep Throat | Felt better after first day , 3rd day fever spiked to 101.5. and cough started. Had trouble breathing, chest felt heavy for a couple of hours. Phelm peppered with blood. Also had loose stoop. | F | 42 | 5 days | 9/6/2004 | 3 | Bronchitits | diarhea very bad and painful stomach craps, but it did clear up the pain in my chest due to the bronchitis | F | 33 | 5 days | 10/3/2002 |