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 | Severe anxiety and panic attacks, foggy head, dizzy | I had severe anxiety and wave after wave of panic attack on the fourth day I was on the generic. Ended up in the ER. Be mindful of anxiety if you are taking this medication and, if you feel anxious or panic-stricken, remind yourself that it is the drug and not anything else. I would not recommend the generic version of this drug. | M | 39 | 4 days | 2/3/2010 | 1 | sinus infection | racing heart, crazy dreams, sleep walking, eyes hurt, lower back pain, depression, nervousness, anxiety, constipation, acid reflux, lack of hunger, cant sleep but always tired, dehydration, about to pass out I HATE THIS HORRIBLE DRUG | Worst sickness of my life I wish I could have my sinus infection back. This is so horrible that I constantly miss class and Im going to have to withdraw from school. I really wish I could take this mistake back. I NEED THIS TO BE OVER | M | 21 | 5 days 1X day | 2/17/2010 | 1 | ear infection/sinus | Well my back and legs are killing me as well as my shouldersand every other body part, I tolerate pain very well but this is going to get the best of me I really do believe, Im so sleepy, diarrah, is not as bad, but fatigue and soar muscles and joints, Im allergic to every antiboic I do believe | M | 37 | 3 days 1X day | 2/19/2010 | 1 | acute laryngitis | vaginal infection 2nd day by 5th day: paranoia, headache, crying & depression; totally not myself! | M | 47 | 5 days 1X day | 3/19/2010 | 1 | sinus infection | stomach pains in upper right abdomen, which extend around to back. rapid heart beat, headache, nausea, frequent bowel movements, tiredness, feeling of overall being poisoned, stomach pressure, muscle spasm around eyes. | was prescribed 7 pills, once a day for a week. day one, took medicine with food, instant horrible diarheea. day two, took pill, stomach pains. now i have constant stomach pains, back pain, tiredness and the other stuff i mentioned. i flused this poison real quick, afraid of any permanent damage it may have done. is there any thing that can be done to reverse any stomach damage other than probiotics? | M | 44 | 2 days 500 1X W | 3/24/2010 | 1 | Tonsillitis | On fourth day, ringing in both ears began, medication immediately suspended. Also had two episodes of bloody solid stool. | It did not cure my tonsillitis. The ringing in my ears continued for several days until it stopped only in one ear. Saw the doc today and I have suffered significant permanent hearing loss in one ear along with tinnitus. The hearing loss may eventually lead to deafness. I never had any ear problems until taking Zithromax, and now because of taking this drug, I may not be able to live a normal life again. I understand that this is an extremely rare side effect, but it happened to me. I can't understand why this drug is even legal. | M | 27 | 5 days 250 1X day | 3/13/2010 | 1 | viral infection | Approximately 10 years ago, my doctor prescribed zithromax for a viral infection. Until zithromax, I had never had an allergic reaction to any drug or antibiotic. Almost immediately after taking zithromax, I had the worst diarrea I had ever experienced. The closest analogy I can think of is to imagine eating 500 of the hottest chili peppers on the planet in one setting. I was very concerned that I might die and I have a high tolerance to pain. My doctor sent me to a hospital in Houston for a blood test and one of the negative results indicated that 20 percent of my white blood cells had been destroyed by the zithromax. It took six months for my white blood cell count to return to normal. I can't even recall if my viral infection cleared up as a result of the zithromax, because I was in such horrible agony after taking the zithromax that I forgot about my viral infection. I would not take zithromax again even if I were offered a million dollars and I can assure you that this is no exagg | When I took zithromax I was about 57 years old and in excellent condition. I am now 67 years old and am still in excellent condition. To this day, whenever anyone mentions zithromax, I literally cringe and wonder how this product can be allowed to remain on the market. | M | 67 | 1 days 1X day | 3/2/2010 | 1 | Sinus infection | insomnia, anxiety, depression, nervousness - sleep cycle is horrible, can't get a good nights rest and the nervousness is the worst, please contact me at [email protected] to discuss if you have similar symptoms | never will take it again - this drug is horrible | M | 31 | 2 days 250 1X day | 12/28/2010 | 1 | Nasal Infection/ sore throat | Stiff body , Stiff neck, Mind Racing, Vivid Thoughts, Sensitive skin, Anxiety | Took the 2 pills the first day at 11:30 am.. Just started feeling tired and weird like most meds.. But all day with this good feeling the crappy and so on back and fourth.. problem started when i went to sleep... I COULDN'T.. Mind was racing a mile a min and having vivied thoughts. Could not get comfortable for anything and my skin felt sensitive. Tossing and turning all night.. Body also started getting achy.. Woke up the next morning feeling like i just was in a car accident.. Body all stiff and could not turn my head to the right.. my neck was killing me.. Felt like i was in a club fight and everyone had a CLUB BUT ME..!! I'd rather deal with the infection.. I will not stay on for a second dose after reading the crazyness on this site..!! | M | 34 | 1 days 250 1X day | 1/26/2011 | 1 | Chest, Head Congestion | Shortness of breath, fatigue, broke out in sweats, chills, light headed, itchy skin, could even see red blotchiness on my face and body. | I would rather have the head and chest congestion for a month then have the problems this drug caused me to have. Horrible, should be pulled from the shelves and never prescribed again. | M | 35 | 5 days 250 1X day | 1/22/2011 | 1 | Sinusitis | abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, heart discomfort, headaches | i was taking this drug because the pharmacist said i couldnt take antibiotics due to me being allergic to augmentin. and day one, it started to clear up my sinuses, i had a really bad infection, day 2 to day 5..i gradually started getting better in my sinuses BUT the side effects were getting worse! diarhea, nausea, i cant sleep! and my heart keeps beating ultra fast and my abdomins hurt a LOT. i wanted to stop but my friend said he would continue because they are SIDE EFFECTS, not long term damage. i stopped taking it jan 4 2011, and its now jan 8 2011, and my heart and abdomins hurt like non other. PLEASE SOMEONE EMAIL ME IF YOU KNOW HOW LONG THIS WILL LAST!!!! | M | 21 | 5 days 250 1X day | 1/8/2011 | 1 | Infection | Dizziness, depressed, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, crying spells, headaches, fatigue, confusion, foggy brain, heart palpitations | Was given this is the ER. It's been 10 days now and I'm still feeling side effects. I read that some people take weeks or months to recover!! Horrible drug. I am pissed and worried beyond belief that this is handed like candy to patients..do not take this drug!! It will make you crazy | M | 30 | 1 days 1 gram | 1/1/2018 | 1 | bronchitis | none just does not work | z pack does not work had to go back to the doctor and get biaxin | M | 58 | 1X day | 8/21/2010 | 1 | Possible Bronchitus | First evening taking 2 pills had no side effects then on 2nd evening took 1 more. Woke up in the morning with extreme muscle weakness, fatigue and mild abdominal pain. Stopped taking the drug but 3 days later still weak, lethargic and slight swelling in the back of tongue and throat. I have some difficulty getting thoughts together and some itching of the hands. | I took the medication on a Wednesday evening and Thursday evening and of course left a message for the doctor on Friday. Who calls patients on a Friday? Reading this site and seeing all the bad reactions others have had helped to calm my nerves. Hopefully I will get over this. | M | 63 | 2 days 250 1X day | 8/22/2010 | 1 | bronchitis/ mild pertussis | headache, vomiting, itchy skin, irritablitly | My son was prescribed this medicine for bronchitis and pertussis. He is asthmatic was experiencing shortness of breath before ingesting the medicine, but it got worse after he began taking the meds. He vomited as many as 5 times an hour and could not keep any further foods or meds down. We saw 3 drs and went to the ER and after a full body catscan, we were told it was all in his head and he needed to see a counselor. I also had an allergic reaction to Zithromax and am convinced that it is nothing but poison. | M | 11 | 5 days 1X day | 11/18/2010 | 1 | Sinusitis | Terrible side effects. Racing heartbeat, almost passed out, terrible anxiety for days... | M | 30 | 3 days 500 1X day | 5/18/2023 | 1 | sinus infection like syptoms | Smell and taste loss, imapired hearing, anxiety, depression, dry mouth, night sweats, insomnia and many more... | Still feeling the side effects of this drug more than a month later. Maybe its still in my system. Completely ruined my life. Never ever take this drug !!! | M | 30 | 6 days 500 1X day | 10/10/2022 | 1 | sinus infection like syptoms | Lost sense of smell and taste, impaired hearing, weight loss, severe depression and a lot more | Its been more than a month, and still feeling the side effects of this nasty drug. Maybe its still in my system. It ruined my life. The damage it made me is beyond the imaginable. Never ever take this !!! | M | 30 | 6 days 500 1X day | 10/10/2022 | 1 | urinary issues | TINNITUS | Gave me tinnitus! | M | 40 | 1 days 1000mg 1X day | 3/19/2024 | 1 | Pharyngitis | Insomnia, anxiety, stomach pain | DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! IM 21 & its been 5 days since I finished my last dose I cant eat big without getting bloated with aches major insomia at night To take this you have to be a soldier. GUYS WRITE ME BACK IF YOU FEEL BETTER thank you | M | 21 | 5 days 500 1X day | 8/15/2020 |