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 | Sinus Infection | It's terrible. I'm suffering from side effects such as severe anxiety/depression. Just don't take it. | M | 17 | 6 days 25 | 4/13/2012 | 1 | Suspected Gonorrehea | Sheer Panic, Crying fits, racing heart, massive depression, weakness, yeast infection, upset stomach, headahces.... | This Drug is awful do not go near it. I was prescribed this after i thought i had an std after some mild symptoms. after 48 hours of taking it i experienced horrible side effects massive depression, hives all over my body etc etc. i managed to convince myself i had hiv as the side effects along with the depression and anxiety make you think the worse case scenario. it is horrible. Whats worse is i was given a double dose of this drug by a stupid walk in hospital in sydney , do not take it! Even futher its been almost 3 weeks since i took the drug yet my immune system is still feeling the effects. Still experiecing stomach pains and i encountered a yeast infection as well. I feel very sorry for the people that have been given this drug recently! try not to worry and the main effects should wear off in seven days, although they can last for a lot longer. Whats worse is got tested at the time for any stds and they all came back negative. Try and load up on probiotics after taking this stuff. IN SHORT. AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAUGE | M | 20 | 1 months 1g 2X M | 4/2/2012 | 1 | Bronchitis | Took the drug mid January and continue to have headaches, severe gastrointestinal problems; my stomach hurts and I feel ill most days and I swing between constipation and horrible diarrhea. | I have felt bad since I initially took this drug. The more research I do the more I find that this is a bad drug that needs to be used with extreme caution. I will never take this drug again. | F | 54 | 5 days do not rec 1X day | 3/28/2012 | 1 | Suspected sinus infection | Gastro disturbances - diarrhea, extreme hunger pangs, acid reflux, indigestion, nausea, gas. Psychological symptoms - extreme depression, anxiety and sense of despair and hopelessness (very scary). Fluid in ear - partial hearing loss. Oral thrush/canker sores. You name it, I experienced it. Hope I'm not leaving any symptoms out. | I took the z-pack (can't remember the exact dosage now) for a suspected sinus infection back in November, and I have lived to regret it ever since. Even though my symptoms are not as aggressive and as severe/extreme, they are still lingering. The most frightening symptom that I am still dealing with is fluid behind the ear. I am experiencing hearing loss due to this and I fear that my hearing will not return to normal, which impedes my normal life. I also almost constantly have canker sores in my mouth, but it is not as severe as it was back in November and December when the thrush was 'raging' and I couldn't eat and drink, it's just 'annoying' and 'inconvenient'. The z-pack was like poison to me, and it didn't even help the initial illness. I will NEVER take this medication again. To me, it's poison and I think it should be taken off the shelf. I just can't believe I took an antibiotic in November and I'm still suffering the consequences. The loss of hearing is really scaring me. Also, I thought it would be worth mentioning that I never experienced the psychological symptoms, the gastro symptoms and hearing loss before taking the z-pack. | F | 43 | 5 days 1X day | 3/23/2012 | 1 | Sinus Infection | Fine first two days, then bam...had what I thought was low sugar but turned out to be a panic attack. This happened for 5 days until I determined that it was not low sugar. When I got dizzy headed, I became very anxious, heart rate increased, thought I would pass out. Ride the wave, don't let symptoms scare you and you'll not have a panic attack. | Dizziness, anxiety for six days after stopping drug. Seventh day was much improved. Hoping for normal days ahead. Ignore the side effects and it is much easier to deal with. Don't let effects control your mind into thinking you are dying. Anxiety can cause tension, dizziness, palpitations, aches, derealization, sensitive/burning/tingling skin. It will pass if you allow it to. | M | 32 | 3 days 500 1X day | 3/19/2012 | 1 | pneumonia | I took my first dose (2 pills) wednesday night and had no side effects. Took another dose (1 pill) thursday morning and by thursday night was breaking out in sweats, coughing worse, anxiety, shaky, nauseous and confusion. Ended up fainting, eyes rolled back and vomiting unconscious for about 10 seconds..boyfriend said the scariest thing he had ever seen. Went into the er and took me off the medicine it is now the following Monday..still in bed. I cant sleep for longer then 3 hrs at a time, severe stomach pain i havent been able to work. Ive been drinking tons of water to try and flush my system..my heart still beats very fast at times and cannot stay standing for so long without getting another dizzy spell. | Should be illegal. Never taking this medicine ever again!! Worst sickness ever. | F | 21 | 2 days 250mg 1X day | 3/19/2012 | 1 | "Cruds" | Ringing in ear, stomach pain, muscle weakness, itchy, trash in mouth, headaches, nausea, chest pain, loss of appetite, shivering, SEVERE panic attacks/anxiety. I've gotten blood test/urine test all normal. Now doctors want to say I have panic attack disorder. I took this on 2/13/12 stoped on 2/17/12 (didn't finish it). I'm still having panic attacks/anxiety after 3 weeks of being off this s**t. My stomach is still nervous!! | F | 36 | 6 days 250 | 3/17/2012 | 1 | Bronchitis | Diarrhea an hr or so after the first dose.. HORRIBLE upper stomach! the day after. Today is my 3rd does. Stomach pain is the worst! I think im going to stop and do without the last two doses! This sucks! | Never taking this again! | M | 25 | 3 days 250 1X day | 3/14/2012 | 4 | Infection | 1000mg Day1, 500mg Day2. On Day 2, and 3 (now) I had an episode of severe drop in blood sugar with racing heart, shakiness, dizziness and palor. Skin on low back/abdomen and thighs is very sensitive. Legs hurt. A few recurrent dizzy spells/racing heart on day 3. Stool normal so far. Had lots of gas but no vomiting/diarrhea. | Note to self: Don't take this drug again. | M | 48 | 2 days 1.5G 1X day | 3/13/2012 | 2 | sinus infection | very dizzy, nervous, exhausted...just out of it!!! I've had a headache since I started. Today is my last dose..I hope my energy comes back! | F | 34 | 5 days 250 mg 1X day | 3/10/2012 | 1 | Strep throat | I will NEVER take this drug again: 24/7 nausea, diarrhea and upset stomach. I'd rather have strep. ASK FOR AN ALTERNATIVE. | F | 36 | 6 days | 3/7/2012 | 2 | Sinus infection/Bug | Heart raced after taking the first day's double dose, later I had gas then a few days later developed minor constipation. | Originally I was given this for some ear and minor throat inflammation - for a possible sinus infection. After finishing the medication, the earaches, post nasal drip, headaches, neck aches came back and I now my throat/tonsils are fairly swollen and red with small white patches (not tonsiliths) on them. Before the medicine, my throat wasn't this bad. It did take care of some of my other symptoms (body aches, sinus pain). | F | 29 | 5 days 250mg 1X day | 3/6/2012 | 2 | Sinus Infection & Ear Infection | I'm not sure if it's the drug or not, because I haven't taken this before, but It's the second day, and the left side of my face ( cheek, nose, Head ) is in really bad pain. Like Im suffering. It feels as if I got punched right in the eye, cheek, and nose. Idk why it is doing this, but idk if i should keep taking it. Also about 20 minutes after taking the pill, i would feel really dizzy like, and nausea. | F | 18 | 5 days 1X day | 2/28/2012 | 1 | upper respiratory infection | anxiety, heart racing, slight depression | Took zpack for 4 of the 5 days had to stop due to anxiety starting 2nd day - almost an anxiety attack at work on 4th day. Find another medicine if you can. | F | 45 | 4 days 250 mg 1X day | 2/28/2012 | 1 | yes | tachycardia. hypertension, tingling hands and feet, head ache, chest and throat tight, agitated. low potassium, swollen joints, unable to focus mentally. | have delayed allergic reactions: zyrtec, pepcid, potassium, ativan to lessen symptoms. took 5 days off for two days and back to ER via 911 for more potassium. | F | 57 | 3 days 250 MG 1X day | 2/26/2012 | 1 | sinus infection | After taking the first dose within 2 hours my stomach started cramping and became very dizzy. I tried to lay down and only felt worse. 16 hours later and still in pain. Will not be taking the rest rather deal with the sinus infection. | F | 27 | 1 days | 2/22/2012 | 1 | Sinus Infection | VERY SCARY panic/ anxiety attacks, heart palpitations (bpm 120 just walking down the hall) that lasted 24 hours. I didn't sleep at all that night. Light headed, numb hands, feet, and face, sweating, pressure in chest (hard time breathing). No appetite (I lost 5 lbs. in 4 days). Yes, it did get rid of the sinus infection, but I would NEVER EVER take this antibiotic again. There are too many other options; I'd rather take more pills over more days than this stuff. | F | 37 | 4 days 250 MG 1X day | 2/18/2012 | 1 | Ear Infection - Sinus Infection | Six weeks of decreasing palpitations and somnolence THEN I believe I went through withdrawal symptoms. I had insomnia for three nights (no worry, just wide awake!) and my blood pressure went up. Weird stuff. Eight weeks later and my ears are still plugged. | F | 50 | 5 days 250 1X day | 2/17/2012 | 1 | Sinus infection, throat infection | This medicine caused me to have a severe panic attack after the 4th pill. Actually had 911 called and paramedics come because I was so freaked out. I have NEVER called 911 before for myself. Blood pressure was high and pulse fast. Will definitely not take this again, am gradually feeling better. Had a couple instances of diarrhea but starting taking probiotics and this stopped. | Unless this heavy a dose of antibiotics is absolutely necessary, I will request a lesser dosed antibiotic and take it for a longer period of time. | F | 37 | 5 days 1X day | 2/15/2012 | 1 | sinus infection | Please people do not take this drug. It is dangerous. I have been severely dizzy with diarrhea for 10 days. I stopped taking it on third day after reading these posts. Drs. hand out this stuff with no regard for what it is doing to us. | F | 64 | 3 days 250 mg. 1X day | 2/12/2012 |