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 |
| 5 | strep throat | The first time I took zithromax I experienced no side effects. This time I am rather drowsy and have had stomach cramps and some diarrhea. | The small side effects I experience were very worth while, because the morning after taking my first dose, I had nearly no soreness in my throat. | F | 19 | 3 days | 4/19/2006 | 2 | Sinus Infection | Extreme Fatigue, Disoreintation, slight nausea. Ended up going to the Emergency room the first night of dosage because of I felt like I was goin to pass out. | Im not taking this again, Im on the last day and have been miserable for the past few days. I usually feel fine in the mornings until I take this drug around noon and the day just goes down the crapper from there, I can barely function at work. | M | 25 | 5 days | 4/12/2006 | 5 | Bronchitis | None whatsoever. | I've taken Zithromax many times over the past decade and it has almost always cleared up my bronchitis symptoms by the end of the 5th day. I've never had any side effects. This is by far the best antibiotic I have ever taken. | F | 59 | 5 days | 4/6/2006 | 4 | bronchitis | Abdominal pain/loose, green stool after first dose. Moderate lethargy. | Symptoms started to clear up after second day. All in all I am pleased so far. | M | 41 | 5 days | 3/16/2006 | 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 | 3 | PNEUMONIA | my wheezing, crackling, and singing infected lungs calmed down somewhat in frequency and severity. My fever went from 101 to under 100 without Advil. However... read on next over ... | Day one double dose no problems, and I am sensitive normally. Day two very dehydrated, and I have been drinking and was drinking before and during the perscription large amounts. BEWARE...DO YOURSELF A FAVOR...AND EAT AN HOUR BEFORE NOT WITH OR AFTER..I found out the hard way and accidently took it without food and within MINUTES..I thought my head was gling to fall off and I was going to vomit...I ate two bowls of soup really and yogurt and was okay. Day Three...three strikes and I'm out !!!! Within two hours...I was just sitting upright had no other perscriptions except the Zithro...and all of the sudden..I felt this numb, thick, swelling sensation that went from the base of my neck up my lip, nose, forehead, and up my scalp my brain felt fuzzy... I knew it was anaphalactic shock..fortunately I had childrens liquid benedril on hand and have experienced this (shock) before with red grapes with seeds and pesticides (non-organic-pesticide free) and my lips and tongue swelled up. KEEP | F | 46 | 3 days | 3/14/2006 | 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 | 2 | Bronchitis | BAD stomache pain, diarreah, nausea, dizzyness, weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite | Helped couging alot. Still had to take tylenol because of high fever. Tried to go to ice skating lessons after taking it and almost passed out! Where was the warning label!!!! | F | 12 | 5 days | 3/4/2006 | 5 | Sinus infection | Bizarre, never encountered anything like this before. Everything smells like antibiotics, and tastes funny. This has started on day five, no further doses required. | This stuff worked great for me, I felt better almost immediately. I'm told it'll stay in the system for 10 days total, will have to see if my sense of smell and taste are normal after that. | F | 36 | 5 days | 3/2/2006 | 2 | pneumonia | no side effects.......................... I took the entire doseage, as I have in the past with upper res- piratory infections once a year. IT has worn off...had to take a new antibiotic. | Ketek worked with better results........800 mg.-2 tablets at once daily for 5 days! | F | 48 | 5 days | 3/1/2006 | 3 | respiratory/sinus infections | Though I'd never experienced many side effects with this medication before, this time it is unbearable, but it's too late, because the worst effects didn't even appear until I was done taking the drug. Now, (three days after last dose), I CANNOT stop scratching my entire body. I have never experienced itching like this, except in local areas where I have had poison oak. But now I have the intense itching EVERYWHERE, including palms of hands, soles of feet, and places I cannot scratch in public. The only relief comes from ice packs and taking enough Benadryl to pass out. The mild side effects were dry mouth and slightly loose stool (which turned into Wicked constipation after taking the last dose). But that was nothing compared to this itching. I've been sobbing all morning, and am taking myself to the doctor rather than going in to work. | I was prescribed the generic version of the five-day pack after two weeks of horrid coughing and nasty green phlegm/snot. Although it cleared the infections up (as it had before), it appears I have developed an allergy to this drug unlike anything I have ever experienced. I will never take it or anything related to it again. | F | 39 | 5 days | 2/23/2006 | 3 | sinus infection | Chest Pains in middle of chest starting with day 3 dose. | No other side effects- just chest pain for 3 days.When I finished the 5th dose the chest pain went away.I also take verapamil for heart beat problems.Could the combination have caused the chest pain? | F | 47 | 5 days | 2/22/2006 | 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 | strep throat | all over body hives. look like huge chicken pox. given at Urgent care facility ( one dose) in liquid form, within 1 day red pimples formed. Day 5 the hives continue, swelling of hands and itching. | my 15 year old son was given one dose to drink for strep throat. Was told this would cover 5 days. Within 1 day hives broke out. He looks like he has the chicken pox. He is allergic to penicillin, and erythromiacin makes him very sick. Tried Benadryl, no change. They wanted him to have a chemtology shot and or prednisone. More side affects possible, strep is gone, hives increase (raised and red) Didn't want him to be subjected to more so I went on line and searched out natural remedies. Found a product called Lacitrex. Lacitrex.com Lacitrex is for the hives. Ordered it and there are no side affects. 100% guarantee. We are a family that rarely uses antibiotics or drugs. We use homeopathy and alternative methods. This was an exception. This drug should be removed from the market. Too many side affects and could be deadly. I will post my results after using this alternative product. One more thing..if I had been able to research this drug I would never have allowed it to be given to our | M | 15 | 1 days | 2/10/2006 | 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 | pneumonia | lost all sense of smell after 3 days. 7 months later it has only partially returned. | a miracle drug for curing the pneumonia but I think it was overkill considering the extreme side effect. | M | 77 | 3 days | 1/26/2006 | 4 | Sinus Infection | Continuous headache - no meds have helped my headache. Skin itching mildy on first day ... 2nd day, I want to rip my skin OFF! Very dehydrated, too. | I'm taking a generic version & this could be the reason for my reactions. I took Zithromax 4 months ago & didn't have any problems. But, this generic started working almost instantly - so that's good! I'm taking a 3-day dose ... one more day!! Woo-Hoo! | F | 28 | 2 days | 1/24/2006 | 3 | bronchitis | First day, abdominal pain and diarrhea that continued to day 3. On day 3 I experienced sensitive skin, needle pinching at different parts of my body. Same symptoms on day 4. Day 4 continued with sensitive skin, itching and needle pinching pains. Tongue got numb and and I suspected hives under my skin and throat. Also, itchy scalp and skin. Took benadryl and then ALLEGRA-D. Symptoms still continue 7-days after my last dosage. I never took the antibiotic for the 5th day. | The antibiotic did treat my bronchitis but caused too many side effects. I will never take it again. | F | 37 | 4 days | 1/23/2006 | 1 | bacterial infection | diarhea, headache, nausea, weak, tired | took pill for 5 days... first day 2 pills... felt ill, after round of antibiotics, still feel ill, went back to doctor, side effects worse than the original problem sore back, weak, tired, pains in chest, nausea, dizziness. I will not be taking this again!! | M | 33 | 5 days | 1/20/2006 | 5 | Sinus infection | Ringing in ears - not sure if this is from the meds or a result of the infection beginning to break up. I've taken this several times before with no negative reactions. | It usually does the job for me, and I'm confident that I'll feel better soon. I took the new single dose version this time instead of the Z-pak. | F | 50 | 1 days | 1/18/2006 |