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 |
| 4 | sinus infection | anxiety, depression, mild diarrhea, mild yeast infection, muscle aches | I've taken this drug several times for sinus infections. In the past, I rarely had any side effects except some mild diarrhea about 2 hours after taking it and maybe a moderate yeast infection. I most recently took it last week though, and I had the same mild diarrhea and moderate yeast infection, but I also experienced serious anxiety, depression, crying spells, and muscle aches. That's never happened before, but when I got off the pills, those symptoms went away. Yogurt helped. Zithromax didn't really get rid of the sinus infection either, although in the past I have had to take a 2nd round to get rid of it. However, this time I've been given Augmentin for my 2nd round, which so far works better for me. | F | 38 | 5 days 500 mg 1X day | 10/14/2010 | 2 | Bronchitis Symptoms | I recall have heart palpitations which I didn't mention to my doctor after 3rd dosage not thinking this was a side effect. But after taking this drug on the 3 day I lost my taste. I finished the drug 4 days ago and still no taste and very little smelling ability. I thought this was just my illness (cause I have sinus issues also) taking a new course. | F | 55 | 5 days 250mg. 1X day | 10/9/2010 | 3 | Respiratory Infection | Headache, lower abdominal pain, hyperactivity, nervousness, insomnia, loss of appetite | I have only been taking it for two days. It cleared up my respiratory problems and I feel a lot better, but I have trouble sleeping, a constant headache, and feel anxious/restless/hyper. I'm taking the generic azithromycin. I'm glad others have had these symptoms b/c I was getting worried that something was wrong with me. | F | 26 | 5 days 250 MG 1X day | 10/6/2010 | 4 | sinusitis | no side effects so far. just finished day five(last dose). | I usually get yeast overgrowth from taking antibiotics, but am actually happy to say nothing so far. Happy with the results, but it did take days before feeling better. | F | 42 | 5 days 1X day | 9/26/2010 | 1 | bacterial infection(prophylactic) | about 20 min after taking severe abdominal pain, followed by 3 days of severe diarrhea. i mean severe to the point where i could not work and my family wanted to me to the er | i hate it, hate it, hate it. im anxious days before my scheduled dose bc i know what is coming. i absolutely hate it! | F | 29 | 2 weeks 2X W | 9/26/2010 | 3 | Upper Respitory Infection | None except for this horrible but not itchy rash that started out on my chest and has quickly spread to arms and face.... looks like I have chicken pox! This is not the first time to have a reaction to a strong antibiotic but have taken a z-pack before and never had this. I guess on the plus side it did knock out my cough quickly | If anybody can recommend how to get rid of the rash I'll sacrifice my left little toe... | M | 37 | 5 days 1X day | 9/23/2010 | 1 | Bronchitis | Mental confusion, walked like a drunk, talked like a drunk. Couldn't watch TV because I would forget what someone said as soon as they said it. Couldn't keep thoughts straight. | I have never had anything like this happen. It was scary and I will never take it again! | F | 54 | 5 days 250 mg 1X day | 9/22/2010 | 4 | STD - Chlamydia | I took this drug 28 hours ago from now. I have experienced severe insomnia, appetite loss, low mild fever / chills, nausea, brief headaches, chapped lips and extreme nervousness and/or anxiety. I also threw up a little bit the next morning / afternoon. | I was up for about 36 hours straight. I had all of nervousness/anxiety during this time period. I was even still jittery and and nervous when i woke up. I drank some water and about 30-45 minutes later I threw up, it kinda tasted like medicine so I worry that I threw up to much at the time, to not be able to combat the chlamydia. I had forced myself to eat a few things the day before, that didn't come up. After this my anxiety and overall side effects seemed to come down a lot. side note: drugs (dot) com lists most of these as side effects yet Wikipedia does not | M | 26 | 1 days 1000MG 1X day | 9/21/2010 | 1 | kidney infection | Within first day - diarrhea, headache, sun sensitivity, severe back pain, bright red skin. Second day - couldn't taste anything, couldn't smell anything, all symptoms from day 1 were worse, gas, nauseous. Stopped taking the meds on day 3! Didn't even finish it! My taste and smell FINALLY returned 3 weeks later, had 2 weeks I could taste and smell "normally" then everything I smelled and tasted was OFF! Everything tasted and smelled like chemicals/old yeast! Got very sick from diarrhea 3 weeks ago and couldn't keep anything in. Had to go to ER for IV. It's been a month and a week since my taste & smell went crazy... and I can't get rid of it! Have lost 20 lbs because nothing smells or taste good. Am now taking probiotics to see if that will help but on week 2 and not changes - YET! Newest symptom - the skin on my feet and lips is peeling off! How long can this med mess you up after you stop taking it?? | I have taken Z Packs MANY times before and have had no problems - until THIS time! I will NEVER take it again! | F | 37 | 3 days 1X day | 9/11/2010 | 3 | Bronchitis | day three rash, day 4 and 5 difficulty breathing and rash developed into hives. I was not convinced until day 5 it was due to the meds and not the bronchitis but on day 6 (no meds) I could breath fine. | I appeared to have a moderate reaction to this drug. It is 3 days after my last dose and I am still itchy but the hives have gone away for the most part. I have taken this med in the past but I will not take it again. I had a lot of tightness in my chest which scared me. I did not have any gastro upset others have described however. | F | 33 | 5 days 250 1X day | 9/6/2010 | 5 | swell pharynx | severe abdominal pain for about 30 minutes, two hours after taking the pill. | This is the second time in my life that i had to use zithromax. Asides of the abdominal pain, this drug cured me effectively and in record time. i would highly recomend it, but just if you really need it, because it is a strong drug. | M | 25 | 3 days 1X day | 8/26/2010 | 4 | yes | i had mild stomach pain and some problems with going back and forth to the bathroom but over all these went away after taking the 2nd dose after the 2nd does i proceeded to get better i think the drug is great it | F | 16 | 5 days 250mg 1X day | 8/24/2010 | 3 | sinus pain/ Post Nasal Drip | Extremely dry throat and tongue. | F | 21 | 5 days 250 mg 1X day | 8/23/2010 | 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 | 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 | 3 | Strep Throat | Sour stomach, headaches, neck aches, bloating and gas, ringing in ears, burning feeling in esophagus. | On day two of taking this medication my extremely sore throat did begin to go away, but my head and neck began hurting. When hungry I feel almost sick and after I eat even the smallest amount it feels as if I swallowed a balloon. Have had severe gas problems as well as a raging headache that wont quit and gets worse a couple of hours after taking my daily dose. I have one more day to go on it....UGH. | F | 35 | 5 days 250mg 1X day | 8/19/2010 | 5 | Strep throat | Like all drugs, it can be bad for some, but this is not a universally bad drug. I'm allergic to the penicillin family, so all I can take for strep throat is eurythromycin or azithromycin. I've had strep several times, and never had any problems with the mycin family, and it always knocked out my strep. | M | 35 | 5 days 250 mg 1X day | 8/18/2010 | 3 | Sinus infection | I have taken this medication before but this is the first time I have experienced the following symptoms: headache, nausea, excessive sweating, dizziness, weakness, the blahs (or slight depression). It is disturbing to me and I hope these symptoms will go away after my last course which I take tonight. I feel miserable and just not myself. | F | 29 | 5 days 250 1X day | 8/9/2010 | 3 | Bronchitis | Severe stomach cramping, mild nausea, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite | My goodness, this was harsh on my stomach! Within 7 hours of first dose (2 pills) had terrible stomach cramps followed by numerous bouts of diarrhea. Day 2 and 3 the cramps were moderate but the diarrhea was still there. Yuck. Day 4 and 5 stomach pain is tolerable but I still had diarrhea, which took a week or so to finally go away. Bronchitis is gone though and I feel alot thinner thanks to having zero appetite and diarrhea! | F | 30 | 5 days 250 MG 1X day | 8/6/2010 | 1 | STD (suspected I was clear) | Anxiety, ringing ears, depression, insomia, Heart Palps | I guys I have had the absoulty worst expereince on this medication to the lady who would like to create a Law suit please email me at [email protected] or anyone else for that matter... These drug companies will have to pay... it will only work if there is a large number of us protesting - if I get the numbers I will create a facebook page called the Zithromax Sucks | M | 32 | 1 days 10000 1X day | 8/4/2010 |