http://www.medications.com/se/Zithromax+Z-Pak Recent side effects for Zithromax Z-Pak Thu, 15 May 2008 13:53:18 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30505 20 min after my second dose I experienced severe vomiting. Headache, vomiting and nausea continued for 32 hours – I could not hold down more than a sip of lemon/lime soda or jello. During that time I my skin became itchy, the next I developed a rash http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30505 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:59:45 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29693 Just finished the 6 day course of meds today and have had loss of appetite and have been feeling very drained energy-wise especially today...also have been feeling anxious and not able to concentrate too well...also some stomach upset...I've been on this d http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29693 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:23:46 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29387 Day 2 (took double dose yesterday, single dose today) -- have developed pretty constant diarrhea and stomach cramps. This week has sucked. I have suspected strep, fever, bronchitis and some kind of flu? I just spoke with my doctor who says that it can't be http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29387 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:00:02 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28899 Had severe flu--suspected bronchitis and strep. Took z-pack. Immediately started to feel better. High fever, chest pain, aches gone. BUT now 1 week after I took z-pack, I have severe abdominal pain and diarrhea after every meal. Can't keep anything fr http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28899 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:50:18 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28168 Female, 30 years old. Began taking five day course of z-pak for bronchitis., abdominal pain from the beginning, better with food. Day five, abdominal pain much worse, ending with diarrhea. Did not take last dose. Day six, diarrhea persisting, frequent wat http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28168 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:31:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27947 I love it! I kept getting a sinus infection. I took two different Antibiotics and they obviously did not work. It came back again....but worse. Z pak finally worked after being sick for two months straight! I did have some stomach problems, but I'm just gl http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27947 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:02:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27802 While taking Z pak, I developed a horrible red and itchy rash all over my body. I have had horrible gas, and 6 days of diarrhea, now my doctor has put me on Flagyl for the diarrhea. I will never take this again. It is horrible!!! http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27802 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:57:22 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27239 I took a zpak for bronchitis and a sinus infection. (lovely to have both at the same time...) I still had a fever three days into the five day cycle. After I finished the whole five day cycle I felt a LITTLE better, but a week later I developed fever and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27239 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:59:19 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27159 I was prescribed the 5-day Z-pack for bronchitis and after two days I quit taking it. I am not psychologically and emotionally perfect (who is) but this drug is causing extreme agitation, nervousness, hard intense dreams that leave me fatigued even after a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27159 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:20:35 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26711 I have taken Zithromax before without any problems but this time around I have had difficulty sleeping, have felt extremely anxious and very emotional. I am also pregnant, but the week I was on the z-pak, was especially charged with emotion. I have also fe http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26711 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:40:44 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26705 I am on the 6th day of my Z-Pak and I have to tell you, I was scared to death to take it after reading all the side effects posted here. But like many, I would rather deal with diarrhea and stomach cramps than the inability to breathe because of bronchitis http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26705 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:31:31 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26331 I've been sick for 22 days. I was told I have tonsillitis and was given Amoxicillin but did not get better. I had a cough that did not go away. I went back in and was told I had bronchitis even though I had no fever. I was given the 6 pill Z-Pak treatment http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26331 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:09:34 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25951 While I have taken it before, I don't recall having anything but very mild side effects (maybe a little discomfort in my belly). This time, however, it is different and I am owing it to the beauty of aging. I just took the second of the three pills (and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25951 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:55:50 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25884 I am on my 2nd day of the Z Pak. I started it last night after getting the ok from the pharmacist to do so. I ate a small meal with the 1st two pills. I was up with stomach cramps and diarrhea all night long. I had to get up at least 4 times during the http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25884 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:03:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24274 So it gives you some unwanted side effects. Would you rather have your symptoms get worse with a spreading infection and much worse effects from the infection you were trying to get rid of in the first place? http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24274 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:53:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24081 Ok, I took this because I needed to feel better fast for a weekend with all my guy friends. I am a single girl and I was actually HOPING to come out of this weekend with a boyfriend outta one of 'em...so I wanted to be over my yucky cold/flu symptoms so I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24081 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:29:19 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23523 LACK OF SLEEP. I was in bed but wide awake and aware of everything going on around me. After taking the medicine for about three days, I felt depressed, anti-social, and extremely lonely. I felt meaningless and my boyfriend even asked me what was wrong wit http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23523 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:55:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22571 First time taking medication, and not too bad. But I would suggest taking it with food, it doesn't make your stomach hurt as much. Just finish all medication, as prescribed, you will feel better... http://www.medications.com/effect/view/22571 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:06:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21238 Years ago when I wasn't feeling well I took zpak. Back then, I had no idea how to take it so I just took it in the morning before I ate. Each time, I had this nauseated feeling, but I just ignored it because I thought it was just my sickness. By day 3 or 4 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21238 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:18:58 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21201 i am on day four of a five day zpak. i am okay today, but yesterday i had an awful experience to taking that day's dose without food. even though it says with or without food, i dont recommend taking it without. i had the worse stomach pains. it felt li http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21201 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:07:55 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21094 took zpak before and no problems, this time i am on the three day dose and feel aweful. developed canker sore on side of tongue, taste bud sores,left eye is irritated, headaches, get hot then cold---sweat, dizzy, can't concentrait---driving is down right http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21094 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 02:24:37 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20933 omigod, its 5:30am and i've been awake for 3 hours w/ severe stomach pain. i woke up and almost passed out in a cold sweat. the z pac isnt worth it. ugh...... its only day 2 and im calling the dr to get off this crap! im not sticking around for the d http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20933 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:17:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20888 I've taken Zpak twice in my life. Once for bronchitis, it was helping right away.(within a few days). Second time for a sore throat and ear pain I was having for 2 weeks. By the 3rd day I was felling good again. I have nothing bad to say about the drug. I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20888 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:06:49 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20827 I had severe flu like symptoms (fever, body aches, bronchial congestion). My doctor prescribed zythromycin as a precaution since my son currently had pneumonia. Within a day of starting the 5 day dosage, I started having severe skin sensitivity. No other w http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20827 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:13:36 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20599 I'm taking Zpak for my illness. I took the first double dosage yesterday during school and it really messed with me. At one point, I felt like I was going to throw up, though most of the time I didn't feel like my normal self. I laughed at things that were http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20599 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:44:05 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20573 I had a raging head cold, something that resembled a brocheal infection and a low-grade fever. I'm on day 4 right now and really don't feel much better. My head has hurt the whole time and my fever has not gone away. This is probably just a flu, which http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20573 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:01:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20456 I was prescribed the 5-pill course where you take two pills immediately and then one a day for the next three days. By day 2 I had stomach pains I called the Dr.'s office for a different antibiotic. Since I wasn't throwing up or anything they encouraged m http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20456 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 13:44:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20451 The key, or one of the keys to taking Z-Pak is to always eat something with it, then drink a large amount of water (a full glass). This morning I took it, with only a little bit of water, and now I'm experiencing the side effects. I used it two months ago http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20451 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:48:12 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20209 I have taken many zpaks before because of repetitive sinus infections or strep throat. Had my tonsils removed 3 years ago and got bronchitis recently and was on a 3 day 500 mg per day dose of it and felt fine the first 2 days and just got hit with MAJOR di http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20209 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:11:37 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20031 I have not experienced any headaches as others have (which is surprising considering I often suffer from chronic headaches), however I have experienced SEVERE stomach cramping and mild diarrhea. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/20031 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:16:09 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19867 I've taken Zpak several times (4+) and each time, it worked like a charm to cure ear, nose & throat infections. I think it worked better for me overall because of the short-dosage cycle which made it easier for me to take the full course prescribed (2 fir http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19867 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:37:24 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19470 i just took this today for the first time and other than feeling slightly woozy and the absolute slightest of nauseas i have not experienced these "horrible" side effects others speak of. maybe its working. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19470 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:30:02 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19434 I went to the doctor's office with sinus headache and sinus pressure and pressure in my ears. My doctor tested me and felt I just had a cold. I came back the next day with worse symptoms and a different doctor tested me and she said she felt like I had a http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19434 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:25:58 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19425 Let me tell you guys It has been horrible for me. a) My doctor gave me a Zpak for a strep throat it was gone in a few days. But a few weeks later I had a stomach pains that would not go away so then the doctor did a test for H Pylori the antibody test http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19425 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:58:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19321 Remember. People are going to tend to post the bad stuff first. I'm on my 4th day of taking this Zpak. It is working great and I'm not having and side effects. I take it in the morning. It's totally helping my get over the flu/really bad cold that I had. I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19321 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 13:03:32 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19261 By the third day with these pills I had horrible stomach pains, vomiting, diarrehea, dizziness, and a headache. The meds were only given to me to treat a persistant cough but now I've been really sick for two days http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19261 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 01:55:57 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19256 I went to dentist to extract a tooth instead he gave pain meds and zpac to reduce the inflammation and referred me to an oral surgeon. First time I took it (which two tabs) I was sick to my stomach, nauseous with vomiting. I'm on day 4 now. I'm scared to d http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19256 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:55:07 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19203 I've taken Z-Pak only twice in my life. The first time I had a bad headache for the whole time taking it. The second time was horrible (probably worse because I didn't eat food with it this time)! I was in bed all day long with a severe migraine, vomiti http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19203 Sat, 06 Jan 2007 19:57:13 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19094 I've tried Z-Pak a few times and felt like someone was stabbing me in the stomache and it was taken with and without food. Weird. Aand painful. Never doing THAT again. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/19094 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:15:16 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18197 The first day I developed a minor rash on my back that got progressively worse and has spread over a large portion of my body. ENT Doctor beleives I have developed "drug induced lupus" in response to the drug! This drug did not work to clear up my sinus http://www.medications.com/effect/view/18197 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:38:09 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17993 i just had the first dose of the z-pak today and now I have such a stiff neck , and neck and head pain I have never quite experienced before. I am also still coughing and that causes my neck to hurt more http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17993 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:44:07 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17947 I have taken Zpak three different times over the past two years and have not had a single side effect. I would croak of sinus drainage and coughing without this stuff. It is great. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17947 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:45:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17812 day one, I took my double dose as directed by the Dr. and Pharmasist....no side effects at all yet. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17812 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:45:51 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17721 No real side effect yet. This is my first day on the Zpak. I have had strep throat and was initally treated with keflex. After 9 days on Keflex, today I was put on the pak. So far I have a mild headache, but hopefully I will see a difference with my ear an http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17721 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:58:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17316 FIRST DOSE 2 TABS TAKEN LATE IN THE DAY,4HRS.LATER HAD LOOSE BOWEL EPISODE DID NOT QUIET MAKE IT TO THE TOILET. SECOND DAY HAD TERRIBLE FLUSH FEELING BLURRED VISION DIZZINESS AND MORE LOOSE BOWEL EPISODE. DR. WANTED ME TO CONTINUE MEDICINE AND TAKE WITH YO http://www.medications.com/effect/view/17316 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:36:38 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16841 After the first day of taking Zpak I had severe abdominal pains and bad diarrhea http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16841 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:20:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16451 The first day I took it I had severe leg cramping in my sleep...3 days later same thing. I have had diarreha the first day and even with drinking lots of fluids I have had dry mouth. Other than that it seems to be clearing up my bronchitis http://www.medications.com/effect/view/16451 Sun, 02 Jul 2006 11:09:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15983 I am 61 years old and weigh 79 Kgs. i am 175 cms tall. I was given Azotik - 500 one a day for three days. It contains Azithromycin Dihydrate 500 mg. On the 2nd day of my taking this I noticed drops of blood soon after masturbation which i first thought to http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15983 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:21:11 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15810 Severe fatigue, sleepiness. Depression which became severe by 5th day. Terrible cough especially at night. Also, problems sleeping, not being able to go to sleep at night or waking up several times as well as being terribly sleepy during the day. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15810 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:10:51 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15689 Just took the first dose about an hour ago and boy am I starting to float. This stuff is awesome. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/15689