User Reviews for Azithromycin

Terrible taste that 3 year old threw it all up.

was put on this medication for a severe upper respiratory infecting and chest tightness and shortness of breath. After only two days I began to feel better

Was prescribed azithromycin a few days ago in the form of the 5-day Zpack. I took my first dose 3 days ago and have been experiencing stomach cramping and watery stool within a few hours of taking the medicine. Only have 2 more to go but I can't say I feel any better so I will probably need something else because I still have the cough.

This medication has ruined my life. My vision has been effected and constant ringing in my ears.

I was diagnosed with with a sinus infection and prescribed the 5 day pack of Azithromycin tablets as I had taken it two years ago for the flu and experienced no side affects. After the third day I developed an itchy red rash on my neck, arms, chest, shoulders and back that I attempted to relieve by taking several warm/hot oatmeal baths that gave only brief periods of relief and by taking over the counter benadryl capsules every 4 hours. While the sinus infection disappeared, the itching did not go away after 6 days after completing the 5 day regimen. I went to the urgent care clinic and was given a Prednisone injection and prescribed Methylprednisole and Certirizine tablets. The injection lessened the itching and I hope that it will soon disappear entirely as the doctor said it should within the next 5-6 days. Like a few others have said, I would have preferred to have suffered with the sinus infection than endure this miserable rash which was very uncomfortable and limited my ability to perform my job and other daily activities. I will never take this medicine again and would not recommend it to anyone else. Read More Read Less

My doctor prescribed this for 5 days treatment because of strep throat and tonsillitis. I notice the effect after 3 days of medication however the side effects are worst- nausea, upset stomach, loss appetite so its hard to take a full meal before taking this medicine and after a meal, it feels like i really want to vomit. It's a worst feeling everytime I'm taking this medicine and it will last for few hours. It's hard to concentrate in my work and I can't wait to finish this medication.

I was prescribed 2 500mg pills to be taken together as one dose. 2 hours later I woke up in a sweat, nauseas, with stomach pain and very dry mouth. I got out of bed to grab a bowl and then spent the next half hour on the toilet. I was in an awful cold sweat, and had extremely watery diarrhea. I had an aching gnawing pain in my stomach. when I felt I could finally get up I looked in the mirror and I looked sickly; white as a sheet of paper with dark purple circles under my eyes. my temp was at 96. I debated going to the ER but the stomach pains eventually subsided enough that I was able to sleep. worst hour of my life. I hope I never have to take that again.Read More Read Less

never had a problem with this med but now headaches every day allday long

very very nauseous. make sure you eat a lot before taking this medication made me feel horrible

Was given azithromycin oral, after 5 days of chest cold getting worse. Temp around 102, taking Tylenol to keep the fever down. First course of meds made me feel cramping stomach, and diarrhea. Felt much better day two. Back to pretty much normal day three. I knew I needed medication when I could not speak without running out of breath.

I've never had a problem with this antibiotic in the past unfortunately this time I'm having side effects I have stomach cramps, diarrhea, and general weakness I've never had a problem before with this medicine. Other than the side effects this antibiotic works fast and you start feeling better around Day 2, it depends on the person some people have felt better at Day 1.

This medicine has helped treated the symptoms of my bronchitis fast but the diarrhea that comes with it is so painful only side effect I've experienced apart from being dizzy after passing the diarrhea

Felt immediate results by day 1. Very happy it worked for me.

I was prescribed this 6-pack medicine to treat the flu and acute bronchitis. I felt much better a day after the first dose of 2 tablets. I experienced no side effects. It did the job beautifully!

My lingering cough with mucus cough up is with me despite being done for 3 days. For bronchitis, a Z-Pac is a standard go to and you'll find it's better than other options as you have to take them for longer at lower doses. Trust your doctor and take the z-pac.

I've been miserable with what I assumed was a virus or the flu for over five days and urgent care diagnosed me with bacterial pneumonia after doing a chest x-ray and prescribed this six pill pack of antibiotics. I took two last night when I got home from urgent care and one today as directed. Neither the pharmacist or the doctor warned me that I would be peeing out my ass. Horrible watery diarrhea! I feel like I have a little gas or something and then all of a sudden I'm running to the bathroom so my butthole can urinate. I will not be taking any more of this. I'm waiting on a call back from my primary's office for a different antibiotic. I will NEVER take this again.Read More Read Less

Caused tinnitus and weird sensations, mild nausea so far and some bowel upset. Just completed round 2 of 3. But I also take citalopram, and taking this medicine with that is a risk. Has always worked beautifully in the past until now, things a little less pretty. I think from now on it would be smarter for me to get tested to see whether an infection is viral or bacterial before ever taking antibiotics again. And I might just treat myself at home with colloidal silver and pepper instead.

I was put on this for bronchitis and pneumonia and it did the job! The downfall of this medication though are the side effects. I was unable to sleep at all it seemed to actually keep me wide awake. It made my stomach so upset and I had terrible diarrhea. I have one more left and I simply cannot wait for this to be over!!

Male, 74. azithromycin is the first antibiotic I've taken in a decade. I was prescribed 1 - 500mg pill/day for 5 days. The intestinal problem improved but on day 2 I had blurred vision and dizziness. Day 3 was worse, with double vision. Day 4 was worse dizziness, blurred and double vision. Called Doc

I am currently still on it for bronchitis. I am only 19 so I don't have much experience with heartburn, but it has been horrible and I don't think its normal to feel it from your throat, through your chest, and into your stomach. I'm hoping it resolves soon.