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 | pneumonia they thought after africa | This initial 3 days I felt dizzy, disoriented and never should have been left alone at home. That was followed by 2 days of feeling just wonderful; then followed by agitation, breathing difficulties and spasms. I have had some indigestion and sweats.increase in my cough that had disappeared prior. Ironically, I do feel better after 10 days of ups and downs and have been ill with whatever this was that I contracted on the plane trip back from Africa. I had been on other meds with no luck and after 4 months zithromax did it. I am wary of ever taking it again though due to the side effects. It obviously got rid of whatever the bug was cause the xrays and blood tests were all negative for pneumnoia!! The pharmacists told me that very few folks have reactions to these meds and I have never had any prior reaction to any types of medication at all. | F | 52 | 10 days | 12/11/2004 | 5 | M | 39 | 5 days | 11/24/2004 | 5 | Strep throat | Loose stools | No pain associated with swallowing after the firts day | M | 39 | 5 days | 11/17/2004 | 1 | Strep Throat | No side effects | Did not work against strep throat. It was prescribed by a prompt care doctor. My personal physician later informed me that Zithromax doesn't work against strep throat. Because it didn't work, I ended up in the hospital with further complications. My physician and my ear/nose/throat doctor later prescribed Augmentin. I just started taking it, so I can't comment on that drug yet. | M | 30 | 3 days | 11/17/2004 | 2 | Infection | Severe itching in my head and shoulders to begin the first day then itching spread to my stomach and privates. I could not sleep because the itching got so bad. On the fifth day after all the medicine was taken my were swollen like a melon (left side first then the other). I am still on day five so I cannot report how long this will last. | I have taken the medicine in the past and have had no problems. This is the first incident. I am also allergic to penicillin. | F | 34 | 6 days | 11/10/2004 | 5 | Strep Throat | None | Best thing since slice bread! Cure for the lazy man. Take one pill a day for three days and you are done. Usually feel better within 6-10 hours from first dose. | M | 29 | 3 days | 11/8/2004 | 1 | Ear Infection | Diarrhea | Last year my infant daughter had many ear infections, one after the other. The first one, we were prescribed amoxicillin - she's allergic & broke out in hives after only a couple hours of the first dose. The doctor prescribed Zithromax and it seemed to work wonderfully. AND so very convenient only having to do one dose per day! My daughter did well while taking the medicine, but as soon as she was done with it the darn ear infection came back. After a couple trips back to the doctor's office we finally had to tell him PLEASE - NO MORE ZITHROMAX, we need something that WORKS! | F | 1 | 10 days | 10/28/2004 | 3 | tonsilitis | Symptoms cleared up withing 48 hrs of taking it. Loose stools began occuring around the time of last dosage. These continued on for about a month, the doctor put me on another antibiotic claiming that the zithromax damaged my intestinal lining and caused another infection, he must have been right because i began getting better after i began the second antibiotic. | M | 24 | 5 days | 10/24/2004 | 1 | sinus infection | severe allergis reaction including seizures, heart arythmias, constricting of the throat- breathing problems. It's been 6 months since taking the 1st (and only) dose and have been to the ER 4 times with seizures. Still very dizzy, confused at times. Don't know when it will get better. Seizures continue.... | I guess I was the 1% that reacted badly to this medication. Unless you like to gamble with your health, I wouldn't recommend it. | M | 41 | 1 days | 10/18/2004 | 2 | Bronchitis | Mild nausea during taking the medication. After I was finished with the full 5 days, I continued to have 2-3 days of abdominal pains and nausea and severe fatique. | I would avoid this medication if possible and opt for a 10-day medication. | F | 35 | 5 days | 9/28/2004 | 5 | bronchitis | No side effects for me. | Every time I get bronchitis (about 3 times a year) I take this. It works wonders for me. It eases the pain in my chest about 12 hours after the initial dose. After the second dose, the pain is almost gone in my chest. ER Dr. wanted to argue not to take anything for bronchitis, said it was a viral thing. I told him, without Zithromax, I will be in the hospital with pneumonia. He wrote it reluctantly. And now I am WELL! Maybe I should stop by the ER and show him how much better I can breathe! | F | 33 | 5 days | 9/6/2004 | 3 | Strep Throat | Felt better after first day , 3rd day fever spiked to 101.5. and cough started. Had trouble breathing, chest felt heavy for a couple of hours. Phelm peppered with blood. Also had loose stoop. | F | 42 | 5 days | 9/6/2004 | 3 | Bronchitis | dry mouth | Felt much better after the first dose. Bronchitis returned a week after the final dose. | M | 17 | 5 days | 8/26/2004 | 1 | strep throat | Horrible stomach pains!!! I was contemplating on stopping the treatment! The worst part is you can't really take anything for the stomach pain, you just have to wait it out. | F | 22 | 3 days | 8/23/2004 | 1 | Ear Infection/Bister on Ear drum | I was fine when I took it, but days after - going on 5 days in a row -- loose stools galore. I poop alot not fun. and you never know when you have to fart or poop. | However ear infection cleared up. | M | 31 | 5 days | 7/25/2004 | 2 | dental appt | Red itchy, sore, hives on back, shoulders, neck, and face. Itch eyes | This reaction occured 1 week after taking only 1 pill. | F | 41 | 1 days | 6/22/2004 | 4 | Strep Throat | Horrid stomach pains in the first hour or so after taking pill - but my strep symptoms cleared up very quickly. The stomach pain was severe enough to be frightening, though. | F | 35 | 5 days | 6/3/2004 | 3 | sinus infection | some dizziness, bit of nausea | infection came back after finishing treatment | F | 45 | 5 days | 4/23/2004 | 4 | sinus infection | some dizziness and pressure in ears increased , some nervousness and sweating | i am continuing this med , as long as i have no life threatning allergy to it ...i have used it before with nbo real side effects | F | 42 | 12 days | 2/6/2004 | 1 | pneumonia | Became irritable, had insomnia, was off balance; not wanted to be held. | M | 1 | 3 days | 2/2/2004 |