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 | Upper respiratory infection | Hives all over my body, heart palpatations, dizziness and much, much worse than before I took the first 3 pills! It's been 3 days and all the hives have not gone away. | F | 2 days | 6/18/2012 | 1 | Bronchitis | This was the worst reaction I have ever had to a medication. I truly thought I was going to DIE. The profound nausea, vomiting, and weakness went on for 2 weeks. I lost 15 lbs and I only weighed 120 to begin with! I had to be hospitalized due to the horrendous side effects I had with Zithromax. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! | F | 58 | 4 days 250 1X day | 6/26/2013 | 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 | 1 | bronchitis | I experienced a severe allergic reaction including really really itchy hives ALL OVER MY BODY (ended after a week & a half after stopping the medication), swelling of the body(neck, face, arms, & feet), and an increased irregular heartbeat (for the 3 days I was on it) & severe stomach discomfort. It was the worst 2 weeks of my life. | NEVER TAKE ZITHROMAX. THE CONSEQUENCES COULD BE DISASTROUS. | F | 24 | 3 days | 12/30/2005 | 1 | Ear Infection | Let's see...chest pain, stomach pain (severe), unending diarrhea, seizure, tingling in face, nausea, and now ringing in ears. | I'm thinking that all of the 2-3% have found this website. | F | 49 | 10 days | 1/3/2007 | 1 | child diagnosed with bronchitis | My 14 year old daughter has been experiencing bloody diarrhea since taking Zithromax approximately one month ago. Unfortunately she didnt tell me until last week, at which point this had been going on for several weeks.She complained of severe stomach cramps upon taking the initial dose ( 2 pills ) and when I informed the Dr's office of this reaction we were told to continue the 5 day course nevertheless. Now she has had to undego uncomfortable blood tests, she has been forced to take another medication , Flagyl, specifically to treat the bloody stool.Parents, NEVER give your child an antibiotic unless it is a matter of life or death. The drug companies arent going to relinquish the extraordinary profits from potent medications with serious side effects ... nor are the doctors going to stop prescribing them, It is a one size fits all mentality with near fatal results.I'm outraged, disgusted and scared for my daughter. | READ ALL THE WARNINGS AND TAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK | F | 40 | 5 days | 10/17/2006 | 1 | strep & walking pneumonia | after 1 week of taking first dose (strep), broke out w/severe hives over entire body, swelling of feet & hands. went to dkt & dkt stated it wasn't from zithromax because a week went by & it's been too long since the last dose, did bloodwork & found walk'g pneumonia - back on zpak. hives still present. dkt recommended rheumotologist. found this website on day 4 of 2nd zpak. i strongly believe it is a severe reaction to zpak & have stopped taking it. currently on zyrtec in am & benedryl @ night for the hives. giving a week to go away - hopefully!! | This reaction was on my 9 year old daughter. Extremely frustrating for her & myself. I am thankful I found this website!! | F | 9 | 4 days | 9/26/2005 | 1 | Sinus Infection | I was OK during the 3 days of taking it but it is now day 5 after finishing the pack. I have nausea, gas, lots of running to the potty, flushing of the face, sweating and low-grade fevers. This stuff is POISON. I regret that I allowed my son to take take it as well. He is suffering from nausea days after as well. It seemed to help with the sinus infection but now I feel like I have a flu that just won't let go. It was NOT worth the sinus relief. Also, decreased appetite. | Can anybody follow up and let me know how long your reactions to this medication has been going on? I'm on day 5 and still experiencing nausea and flushing of the face. | F | 46 | 3 days | 9/27/2005 | 1 | tooth infection | nausea, extreme diarrhea within 20 minutes of taking each doseage, was on the 3 pack, 1000mg/day. diarrhea lasted for at least 4 hours after each dose. sporadic episodes after that. major intestinal cramping, could not stand up straight. left me feeling worse!!! | am allergic to penicillins, so must take strong meds to get rid of infections, zithromax did NOT clear up my infection. dr. put me on another antibiotic. do not take this evil stuff. | F | 26 | 3 days | 10/6/2005 | 1 | upper respiratory problems | tinnitus and lost some of my hearing; hearing loss is irreversible | no other problem other than hearing loss-would not take it again unless it was a life or death situation | F | 58 | 3 days | 11/20/2005 | 1 | sinus infection/cold? | felt horrible hollowness in my head after 2-3 pills, still have a ringing in my ears 4 months later and my sense of smell has been decreased as well | waiting and hoping that these side effects will eventually recede and not be permanent, can I sue for damages if they are permanent??! | F | 51 | 2 days | 11/19/2005 | 1 | antiobiotic treament for RA | Terrible back pain with abdominal pain. Low energy, fatigue, digestive upset and depression. Pain has awakened me most nights since I began taking zithromax. I have been taking long-term as an alternative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Other antibiotics (minocycline) have been beneficial to me. Doc keeps wanting me to take zithromax, but as of today, I am done with this drug. After almost three months, I have done nothing but go downhill. | F | 52 | 10 weeks | 11/24/2005 | 1 | Bronchitis | Wow! Lets see, runs right after taking this, terrible stomach pain, dizzness, when i layed down to go to bed i am experienceing XTREME anxiety, sweats, aches..This medicine is terrible and Im not finishing it~ | F | 21 | 5 days | 1/23/2007 | 1 | STD | severe nausea, vomiting | My prescription was the four pills (250 mg), all taken at one time. I've taken zithromax twice. first time, i threw up and doc said it was cause i didnt eat anything So i took it again, AFTER I ATE , and threw up about 10 minutes later. I dunno whats goin on, but im sure as hell tired of vomiting and the doctor's office. thank you zithromax. | F | 21 | 1 days | 3/9/2006 | 1 | Laryngitis | Severe lower back and lower abdomen pain, so bad that I could not bend at the waist without sharp pains. It started the morning after the first 2 pills on day one and continued through the 5 day treatment. I have to go for further follow-up to see if any damage is done. | Got my voice back after 2 days of taking this drug. But still congested. | F | 42 | 5 days | 9/1/2005 | 1 | infection prevention after surgery | None until day 5 (the last day of my Z-Pack) with a headache, disorientation, dizziness, and nervousness that I am still experiencing ALL of on day 8. Not to mention, a horrible rash that started developing on my upper arms, back, chest, and stomach on day 5. When will this go away? I feel drunk or high everyday, minus the euphoria. | I can't believe how expensive this antibiotic was...Now you couldn't pay me to take it! | F | 24 | 5 days | 11/12/2005 | 1 | treatment of std | within half hour of taking a 2000mg dosage I threw up and had major diarrhea. I am also experiencing chills. | It's been 1 1/2 hours now, and I'm still sitting on the toilet. I had to use the breathing techniques taught in Lamaze class to get me through this horrible nightmare. I wish I had found this site before taking the medication as I only took this as a "just in case you are infected". I don't think this medication should be prescribed unless you definitely need to take it. | F | 32 | 1 days | 12/11/2005 | 1 | bad congestion with fever | Frightening hearing loss. Ringing in the ears after taking the last pill. I got a terrible sore throat, headache and was sicker than when I started. I will never take this again. I am praying my hearing is going to come back. | I have an appointment with an ear, nose and throat doctor in the next 2 days to determine if this hearing loss is permanent. Beware of this drug if you have any ear problems. | F | 51 | 5 days | 2/2/2006 | 1 | Strep Throat | Multiple PANIC ATTACKS, which I'd never experienced before [first attack occurred after pill-2/day-2 and attacks continued over the following two weeks]. TINNITUS (high-pitch whistle/ringing sound in ears - not due to outer stimulus) and hearing loss [onset day-3 and continued for several months]. | My one and only experience with Zithromax [TRI-PAK] was an absolute NIGHTMARE. The panic-attacks were seriously terrifying and the hearing problems lasted so long, I actually thought my ears were permanently damaged. NEVER AGAIN will I ingest this horrific medication. | F | 36 | 3 days | 6/8/2006 | 1 | strep throat | no side effects but DID NOT do anything for my sore throat. Caused me to lose a whole week at work because of waiting for it to take affect- which it never did. I went to doctor and he said it does not always work against strep. Peniccillin is still the antibiotic of choice so now I am on that. That and lots of Tylenol which really helps with the symptoms. | Does not always work against strep. After day 4 of not feeling better I had to change to a different antibiotic. | F | 32 | 4 days | 6/17/2006 |