AZITHROMYCIN Reviews (AZITHROMYCIN)

Average Rating: 1.5 (241 Ratings)

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 ANTIBACTERIALS, MISCELLANEOUS

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AZITHROMYCIN  (AZITHROMYCIN):  Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.   FDA Approval Date: 2006-07-05 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Sinus infection After last dose. Rash, hoarse voice, no appetite, diarrhea., horrible anxiety and bad thoughts, nightmares. Some resolving at 6 days past. Voice still iffy anxiety still present Never thought an antibiotic could do this until I started reading. Gotta be your own advocate no one else will F 70 5 days
250mg
12/2/2019
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 1  Sinus infection I'm bipolar 1. Have had a sinus infection for over a month now and this med is the 6th antibiotic I've been on! Took day 4 today and crazy side effects since I started, will not take day 5. Being bipolar I have mood swings to begin with but this drug made them 10x worse. Severe anxiety and depression, high bp with palpitations, numb hands and feet, weakness in upper extremities, severe muscle spasms, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, confusion, dizziness, poor concentration, headache worse, vision changes, leg also felt numb and heavy when ambulating(with all of these I thought I was having a stroke)! Boy, I could go on and on. Seeing my psychiatrist tomorrow and pray she has a remedy for me. By the way, for anybody who has a psychiatric disorder, NEVER take a steroid like prednisone! You think the side effects from this antibiotic are unbearable, prednisone is 100x worse!! Medical Drs dont take the side effects of a steroid seriously, well, I ended up in the psych ward!! This is not the first time I have taken this drug. Previously had no problems. FYI, I'm an RN and just so you know, side effects and allergic reactions dont always come after the first dose of a med, they can spring up days later. Buyer beware! F 50 4 days
250mg
11/21/2019
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 1  Bronchitis Wow just wow after 3 day im feeling like im having a nervous breakdown cant sleep what has big pharma been pumping us up with smh never again F 37 3 days
500 mg
10/30/2019
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 1  Sick for 3 weeks Arm pain, numb hands, can’t sleep, anxiety. F 46 2 days
10/20/2019
 1  Bronchitis SEVERE ANXIETY, nausea, vomiting, shaking, loss of appetite This drug has temporarily ruined my life. The day after taking it panic set in with random attacks. It only got worse the day after, out of no where I would be shaking and crying uncontrollably. Now it is 4 days after I stopped taking it and still the panic is worse than ever with only minimal moments of relief. Haven’t been able to eat anything since I took it. Would never ever ever take this again F 25 2 days
10/14/2019
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 1  Bronchitis Severe dizziness, stomach cramps and complete loss of appetite. On day 2 anxiety and depressive thoughts. I generally avoid antibiotics but this experience was/is just horrifying. Never again. F 29 3 days
500
10/9/2019
 1  Respiratory Infection ANXIETY, some depression, stomachaches, no appetite, ear aches, migraines, rapid heart beat I will never ever ever take this ever again. Im praying so hard for this to completely get out of my system! I started feeling anxious day 3 into taking it. Im not an anxious person and i deal well with stress. This drug has ruined me temporarily because I WILL be better again, I WILL be back to normal again! Im on day 6 since i took the last pill. Ive heard it stays in the same for about 15 days.. I'm praying hard! F 32 5 days
9/17/2019
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 3  sinus infection this medicine works by building in your system for 10 days that’s why you still feel side effects after your done with 5 day dose F 32 5 days
250
8/20/2019
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 1  Upper Respiratory Infection I was taking amoxicillin but had such a bad reaction to it that my doctor prescribed azithromycin instead. Absolutely hate the side effects of this damn drug. First off, the sharp pain charley horse feeling in the back of my calve that has now turned into constant state of pins and needles is extremely uncomfortable and doctor is unsure if that is normal. Had multiple panic attacks while driving (safe, i know) due to vertigo and episodes of nausea thanks to being sensitive to light. Drug might as well also be a fibrous laxative on top of it. Lastly, heart palpitations and left arm feeling tight along with the ever so fun sharp pains while inhaling whilst I'm trying to get comfortable to sleep. Sure, my green snot is gone but at what cost? These 5 days have been hell. Enjoy the feelings of having the flu! F 22 5 days
250
8/7/2019
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 1  Sinus infection Severe depression and extreme irritability, with suicidal thoughts. Physically dizziness, heart palpatations, muscle and joint pain. F 56 3 days
500 mg
7/28/2019
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 1  After tooth extraction Headache , stomach upset, dizzy, and now anxiety after the 5th day...can't sleep, feeling run down and tired. Would not take again. Would prefer amoxicillyn. M 46 5 days
250 mg
7/6/2019
 1  Sinus infection Anxiety, heart palpitations, increased heart rate, muscle weakness, flu-like fatigue, dizziness I never want to take this again. Only took the first of 5 days and that was it. Was okay the night I took it, woke up the next day so weak, feeling like I had the flu. Right leg feeling sort of asleep. Then the heart palpitations started, followed by chest pain. Told to go in and have my heart checked. Doctor listens to my heart, says it's just anxiety, not the meds and sends me home. I ended up at the ER later that night when I suddenly had chest pressure, palpitations and a sudden weak, dizzying feeling. Nothing wrong they say but at least this doctor admitted the antibiotics could be causing everything. Some days get better but then I'm having another bad day today. Been just under a week after taking my first and only dose. Just desperately waiting for this to get out of my system. I really hope it doesn't take a month. F 37 1 days
250mg
7/3/2019
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 1  bronchitis On day 5 I had a vertigo episode while still in bed in the morning. Had several more of those, then a feeling of constant dizziness, light headed feeling like low blood sugar. Ended up having an episode that brought on severe anxiety and went to urgent care thinking I was having a stroke or heart attack. Never had anything happen like this before. Was told that I was having vertigo and given Atavan. Saw primary care doc today and he thinks it is stress and anxiety, I am telling you it is not -- there is something wrong from this medication. Very helpful to read all the other comments posted here. Can't wait for this to be out of my system -- it has been 15 days and I still feel fuzzy. F 60 5 days
250 mg 1X day
4/26/2019
 1  Sinuses Numbness in right arm, loose bowel, extreme dizziness I will never take Azithromycin again. Only took took three pills. I did not take the last three. Took two pills first day and one pill the next day. F 58 5 days
500/250mg 1X day
4/18/2019
 1  Bronchitis Ringing in ears, heart palpitations Horrible drug. Do these symptoms ever go away? It’s been 2 days and i can’t sleep due to the severe heart palpitations F 25 2 days
10/21/2018
 1  Strep throat So i was prescribed by my GP to take this antibiotic. 500mg twice a day for 2 and half days. i.e 2500mg in 2 and half days. It did work on me but left me major side effects. After 4 days of completion of the course i started having lose stools. i would just rush toh the washroom if i ate something or even had a glass of water. Frequent urination, anxiety, fear, depression. I used to sleep atleast 14-16 hours in the day. I have had panic attacks, shortness of breath. loss of appetite. i lost 3kgs in 1 week. have had a very bad experience. Now 2 weeks after the completion of dose i am still having drowsiness and fatigue. I dont understand whats happening with me. is there out anyone facing the same thing as i am? Pls get in touch! Do not take this medicine. Trust me there are other good alternatives. M 28 2 days
500mg X 2
9/29/2018
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 1  Sinus infection Second day taking it and anxiety and depression hit me like a ton of bricks. I feel like I will never be well again. Also diarrhea and zero. ZERO appetite. The idea of eating is repulsive to me and I usually love to eat! Does anyone know how long this lasts? Last dose was 4 days ago. F 39 2 days
250
7/14/2018
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 1  Ear infection Severe ringing in the ears, loss of hearing, bouncing vision and extreme fatigue. I regret the day I took this medication. It has completely altered my life. DO NOT TAKE THIS POISON. M 43 5 days
500mg 1X day
6/18/2018
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 1   Panic. anxiety I want to add to my comment below, where I stated that after a few days from my last dose, the panic and anxiety subsided. I was wrong. After a short time feeling better, the anxiety would return with a vengeance. I noticed a number of people wrote that it took about a month to get back to normal. It took me 35 days, but now it does seem to have left for good. A month of hell is very difficult, but stay strong and it should eventually go away. Because of the returning symptoms, you can begin to think it is permanent, but it wasn't in my case, and you can get through it. M 65
1X day
5/1/2018
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 1  infection HORRIBLE. Within 30 minutes, watery diarrhea set in as well as bloating and cramps. the following days resulted in severe anxiety, brain fog, panic attacks, tiredness. Don't take M 22 1 days
2000mg 1X day
4/9/2018
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