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 |
| 1 | Bronchitis | Nausea with vomiting; severe diarrhea; sporadic fevers in 101-102 range; extensive, angry rash over lower face, torso, back and upper legs; headaches | Zithromax does not seem to be addressing the bronchitis, merely creating a multiplicity of side effects. Took 4 out of 5 days of medication, stopped due to fevers, rash, diarrhea. Would never take again. | F | 40 | 4 days | 5/27/2006 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Terrible diarreah, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain. | I had a similar reaction to Augmentin last year, but I didn't realize it until this reaction to Zithromax. Last year I ended up in the ER for severe dehydration. This year after the first dose my stomach was definitely unwell, but I have reflux and thought it was that. Gradually the pain got worse, the nausea started and then the diarreah and finally the vomiting. I can't even drink water. It is 2AM and I still can't sleep due to the nausea and diarreah. The side effects are TERRIBLE! The sinus issue cleared up very quickly, but I can't finish the medicine. | F | 43 | 1 days | 3/15/2006 | 1 | misdiagnosed pelvic inflammatory | BE AWARE! I was in the emergency room 10 minutes after taking it with severe nausea, extremely severe stomach cramps and pain; shortness of breath, high blood pressure, racing pulse, dizziness, seizures and shaking. I wanted to smack the doctor who gave me 5 pills to take at once after misdiagnosing my condition. I ended up not having an infection at all and taking this awful antibiotic for nothing! | Worst antibioltic ever! Esp if taken in a horse dose such as prescribed by my doctor. BE VERY CAREFUL taking 4 or more pills at once because they are BRUTAL! Don't end up like me! My liver tests came back abnormal after taking it and normalized a couple of months later. I am SO glad there was no permanent damage. I will NEVER EVER take this medicine again! | F | 23 | 1 days | 8/3/2005 | 1 | bacterial infection | While taking: lost all appetite,dizziness, confusion, and basically unable to wake up---it was like being in a five day coma.After completing Z-Pack: chest pains, racing heart, anxiety, depression. | Thanks to Zithromax I lost 3 months of work due to all of the tests I had to see what was wrong with me---only to find out it was caused by my course of this antibiotic! Had to endure a 24 hour halter cardiac monitor so the doctor could find out why I was having chest pains and atrial fibrillation. The verdict: zithromax! I went from being unable to stay awake for more than an hour at a time while taking the Z-Pack to being completely unable to sleep after the course was completed. Then I had anxiety so bad any noise would make me jump. Just the phone ringing would cause my heart to start racing! I would much rather have the illness I took this medication for than ever take Zithromax again. As a nurse I'd highly recomend avoiding ANY antibiotic that delivers 10 days worth of medication into your system in 5 days time. It's better to wait longer for the cure than to be stuck with a double dose of the medication in your system if you start to experience side effects. WHY this medication | F | 30 | 5 days | 7/18/2006 | 1 | sinusitis | COMPLETE loss of appetite, horrid anxiety, weak legs, anxiety, anxiety, anxiety!!! | If I continue to feel like this, I will need a prescription for Xanax. I have four kids and cannot walk around like a basket case. | F | 34 | 5 days | 4/5/2007 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Back pain, dizziness, severe itching, lack of sleep | My daughter (9 year old) had severe reaction. She had generic substitution (azithromycin) for zithromax. Never would recommend this product or give this to my daughter. | F | 9 | 5 days | 1/16/2007 | 1 | burning cough | Strong stomach cramping hit within 1-2 hours of taking the dose; followed by extreme fatique, and extremely itchy, crawly skin irritation (no hives). Day 3 of the 3 day Rx I was wiped out, could not stay awake. Took a 5 hour nap! | Four weeks after taking the 3-dose Rx of Zithromax, traveling strong/annoying body aches, low fever, blah-ness, occasional dizziness, blurred vision, stomach cramps,itchy/crawly skin, shingles-like itch/burn on stomach area, insomnia and an upset stomach following all meals are (rotating) daily experiences. NEVER will I take this again. All this, and I still have a lingering cough (the original complaint and why the Zith was prescribed). HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST? IS THERE ANY THING TO COUNTER THE MISERY THE ZITHROMAX HAS CAUSED? | F | 53 | 3 days | 7/8/2005 | 1 | sinus infection | Oh gosh, on day one, I got really nauseous and threw up a couple of hours after the first dose. I thought MAYBE it was because I took it on an empty stomach..so today when I took the second dose, I made sure to eat something. A few hours later, I got really bad diarrhea. It came on very suddenly, just like the nausea and vomiting. I usually take medication pretty well, but this one...gosh. I don't recommend it for anyone. If you must take it, be sure to stay around the bathroom. I wonder what will happen tomorrow? | I'm calling the doctor tomorrow to see if I can take something else. | F | 23 | 2 days | 2/27/2007 | 1 | sinus infection | abdominal cramping and pain, diarrhea | I was fine for the first three days. The morning of the fourth day (I was taking the medication in the evenings), I had a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea --it's a good thing I was home at the time. I only experienced the one bout of diarrhea, but the pain and cramping lasted for two days; the first night the pain was so bad I considered going to the ER. During those two days, any food I ate other than dry toast upset my stomach. It's the fourth day now, and although my stomach is still unsettled it's not nearly as bad as it was; at the same time, I have eaten only bland foods today: oatmeal and banana. I stopped taking the medication when I started having the abdominal/intestinal problems (i.e., I only took it for three of the five days I was supposed to) and I will never take it again. I still have my sinus symptoms; whether that is due to the ineffectiveness of the meds or because I didn't take the full dosage I cannot say, although I did read an a | F | 43 | 3 days | 3/21/2007 | 1 | sinus infection | Within 10 minutes of taking this medicine (1 dose of powder mixed with water) I felt severe nausea and started sweating. Within an hour of taking it I had such severe diahrea I could not leave the bathroom for hours. Plus, it took almost 4 days for my symptons to clear up. | I DO NOT RECOMMEND TAKING THIS DOSAGE. I have taken the 3 and 7 day before and did not have any problems. Only try it if you do not plan on leaving your house for about 6 hours. | F | 26 | 1 times | 2/18/2006 | 1 | Sinusitis | abdominal cramping, gas, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, ringing in the ears, rapid heart rate. | I was prescribed the 5 day Z-pack. The first day, I took the first dose (2 pills) and had no side effects. I was also eating LOTS of yogurt and taking acidophilus after ever meal to help with the side effects. I have NEVER experienced serious side effects when taking an antibiotic, so I was surprised when on the second day, after taking the second dose, I experienced severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea. I also had ringing in the ears and a rapid heart beat about 4 to 5 hours after taking the second dose. I quit taking the antibiotic. I would rather deal with the sinus infection than these horrible side effects. It's not worth it! It's been 3 days since my last dose, and I still have ringing in the ears. Because of the ringing, I am having a very hard time concentrating and getting to sleep. My sinusitis has cleared up somewhat, but I wish I would have just taken amoxicillin. I will NEVER take this antibiotic again! | F | 23 | 2 days | 3/26/2007 | 1 | supposedly PID | Diarrhea and soft stool, cramps, bloating, stomach pains, loss of appetite, and weight loss 1 week after having 1 shot and two pills...its not stopping | This was a horrible misdiagnoises, and I'm horribly frightend for my health at this point. Anything I eat or drink turns to much and I get the urge to make a Bowel movement which exits very soft, mushy, and furry looking. Supposedly yogurt is supposed to return things to normal but I fear I have permanent damage to my stomach, intestines and colon. I did not even need this drug and I am very upset that it was prescribed to me. I feel it is very dangerous, and should not be given. | F | 26 | 1 days | 7/7/2006 | 1 | Tracheitis | Head spinning,disoriented,ringing in ears, stuffy ears,dry mouth,anxious,nervous | Was prescribed 5day. Took the 1st 2 pills and a few hours later had these side effects that were so scary went to ER. They said I was dehydrated.I asked if it cud be reaction to Zithromax, they felt it wasnt. Told me to continue. Gave me fluids,sent me home. Next day called my Dr.told her about my episode they told me to keep taking. Against my judgement I took the next pill, back in the ER 5hrs later. Ringing in my ears for a week now. ER finally told me to stop taking it. Can anyone respond to this if you had ringing in ears, did it finally stop? I will never let anyone in my family take this drug. Stick with the good ole standbys if possible. | F | 47 | 2 days | 10/6/2008 | 1 | bronchitis | I took the 3 dose pak and 1 day after the final dose noticed a rash on my face, chest and arms. Today is the 3rd day after the final dose and the rash and itching are now more intense. | F | 44 | 3 days | 10/6/2008 | 1 | STD HIV prevention | Severe diarrhea, Body aches, fatigue, mental confusion, blurred vision, vaginal burning...so far... | I had been given a one gram dose (four 250 mlgms)at the hospital after going through a physical for a rape. I was told the pills were used for preventative measures just in case I'ld picked up an STD or HIV/AIDS. It's been 3 days now & I still have all these problems. After experiencing what I have and reading what's written on this page, I wish I had not taken it! I'll let you know how long this lasts... | F | 56 | 1 days | 1/8/2007 | 1 | sinus infection | Two days after taking the last dose developed extreme diarrhea, stomach cramps, anxiety, panic attacks, and constant buzzing/ringing in the ears followed by sinus pressure, ear pain, and jaw pain. Even my teeth hurt. 1.5 months later all side effect subsided except constant buzzing in ears. 4 ER trips later I am being treated for TMJ through OBI dentist and seeing a chiropractor 3 times a week to adjust stiff neck trying to get rid of noise. Wow! This drug has turned my life upside down. Sleeping with a rain maker at night to mask noise in the left ear. Oh, I forgot to mention 2 weeks after last dose developed sensitive hearing to the point that I could hear the back of the TV when noone else could. No showers, running water hurt my ears, and heaven forbid anyone drop something, it would kill my ears. During that week of hyperacousis I just wanted to lay down and die. Still hoping this noise goes away starting to let up a little. I have good days and bad days and hyperacousi | Warn everyone you know to research this drug before taking it. For some it's not worth the risk of the side effects. | F | 36 | 5 days | 4/17/2007 | 1 | clymidia | extreme psychotic reaction, hallucinations. On two occasions I developed clymidia (within a 5 year period) and was given high dose of zithromax each time. Shortly after taking medication developed the above symptoms and was admitted to psychiatric ward for a brief time. | would never take it again.Took for 1 or 2 days each time. | F | 32 | 2 days | 2/2/2007 | 1 | Ear Infection | Diarrhea | Last year my infant daughter had many ear infections, one after the other. The first one, we were prescribed amoxicillin - she's allergic & broke out in hives after only a couple hours of the first dose. The doctor prescribed Zithromax and it seemed to work wonderfully. AND so very convenient only having to do one dose per day! My daughter did well while taking the medicine, but as soon as she was done with it the darn ear infection came back. After a couple trips back to the doctor's office we finally had to tell him PLEASE - NO MORE ZITHROMAX, we need something that WORKS! | F | 1 | 10 days | 10/28/2004 | 1 | Bronchitis | Severe nausea after day five with tightening in the chest and back and shoulder pain. Feel like I have the worst stomach flu of my life and am now feeling like I am having a heart attack. I have never felt sicker. I would much rather have kept the bronchitis. This medication is dangerous and the company who makes it needs to spend a lot more time speaking with consumers of this drug and develop a new medication that treats the same things but doesn't do more harm than good. | Take it off the market! | F | 28 | 5 days | 10/12/2006 | 1 | Strep | The first dose I had stomach pain. The next day it was better but, by the fifth day I had terribe diarrhea and stomach spasms. This brought on anxiety attacks. I could only eat bland food in small amounts, but this would bring an attack on again. I went to my doctor he said to take Donnatal and Pepto Bismol to try to calm things down. I have lost weight because I have not been able to eat much the last week. I have had to leave work when it gets to unbearable. | This is the worst possible drug to take if you have irritable bowel syndrome. I will never take this drug again. I can only prey that I can get back to a healthier place soon. The doctor said it takes ten days from the last dose to get it out of the system. | F | 50 | 5 days | 10/25/2008 |