Zithromax Z-pak Side Effects

Side effects and experiences with Zithromax Z-pak by users like you. Post Yours Now.
  1. link Macnagle
    Zithromax Z-Pak sinus infection, stomach pains, week 1, diarrhea, little bit
    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 a - 82% more...
    Macnagle- over a year ago - 23 Replies - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  2. link Jctoday
    I went to Urgent Care yesterday morning and was given a ZPack for a sinus infection. I took the first two doses (day one) and my sinus infection felt gone just after an hour or so. But, the day went on and at about 11 that night, I was getting bad st - 61% more...
    Jctoday- 7 days ago
  3. link William123
    Healthyfamily1, thankyou for your reply, i have had urine and stool tests and i dont think they found anything as far as im aware, i have different bowel movments somtimes constipated, somtimes loose, stomach pains and oral thrush is worse in the mor - 61% more...
    William123- about 1 month ago
  4. link Healthyfamily1
    William123, Take a very strong HIGH dose of probiotics. You have a fungal issue. Antibiotics are a form of fungus and fungus kills bacteria. What more than likely is happening to you is an overgrowth of fungus due to the absence of good bacterial flo - 82% more...
    Healthyfamily1- about 1 month ago
  5. link William123
    Hello there, i have been reading quite a few if your posts and have noticed that these side effects are quite common, i took 1250mg a day for 3 days and my life has been hell for the last 2 and half months, started with chronic diahrea then developed - 59% more...
    William123- about 1 month ago
  6. link William123
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    William123- about 1 month ago
  7. link Afk324
    Nausea, stomache pain, dizziness, lethargy and anxiety/restlessness with mild heart racing after taking the first days dose. I cant tolerate these symptoms anymore so Ill be calling my Dr for a different antibiotic. Its weird because I have taken the - 16% more...
    Afk324- about 1 month ago
  8. link Sas544
    I took the two inital tablets of this antibiotics yesterday and had a full on panic attack (never had one before) about an hour later, then horrible stomack pain like I never had before. I am now a little better but am no way taking the rest of the p - 46% more...
    Sas544- about 1 month ago
  9. link Aaronv
    Aaron- I started the zpack 3 days ago for bronchitis and took my 3rd dose today (4 pills) the only side effect I am having is the worst upper stomach pain that comes and goes. Horrible in the AM but seems to last all day :((((
    Aaronv- 2 months ago
  10. link Hidhoff
    I googled this because after taking the zpack, I am having major stomach pain and dizziness. I almost feel like when the magician cuts the person in half where my stomach is. Those that have has the symptoms, how long did it take until it went away? - 10% more...
    Hidhoff- 3 months ago
  11. link Gt46l
    Vomiting for 2 days, extreme gas for 2 days, chest/back pains for 1 day, disturbing dreams 1 day, skin suddenly bruises easily, fever 1 day, and diarrhea for the entire duration.... 3 days later I can finally eat solid food.... I can't taste it, but - 73% more...
    Gt46l- over a year ago
  12. link Rhortondiaz
    Zithromax Z-Pak sinus infection, tinnitis, oral surgery, antibiotic, sensation
    This is my second Rx for this stuff, only 250 mg., but I'd hate to see what would happen with a stronger dose! I was given this Rx to prevent infection after oral surgery. Within hours of taking it, that familiar itchy, burning sinus sensation starte - 44% more...
    Rhortondiaz- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  13. link Janesulky
    On Day 3 of taking 5 Day Z Pak, I had intense Sinus burning pain. I thought it was from high mold Pollen count. On Day 4, same thing! Came to find out, this is a side effect or reaction to this drug. Very very uncomfortable! I only had one more day t - 26% more...
    Janesulky- 12 days ago
  14. link Pandakim
    Zithromax Z-Pak chest congestion, sinus infection, taste buds, blood in the stool, flu like symptoms
    started Zpak last week for a lingering sinus infection. I live in an area where the weather changes constantly. Two days after I finished the 5day Zpak I began experiencing horrible and flu-like symptoms and worse. I can hardly breathe out of my nose - 70% more...
    Pandakim- over a year ago - 8 Replies - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  15. link Luana765
    im on my last dose of zpak and i started to get these horrible welts all over my legs. Im wondering if anybody else got welts when there on the las dose?
    Luana765- 14 days ago
  16. link Drwho
    On my 4th day of the pack I too developed hives. It seems like many of the cases are from the genetics made in Israel or India.
    Drwho- over a year ago
  17. link Rmills
    Effective medication
    I have had a sinus infection for the past 3 weeks. I finally went to the doctor, and was given the Z-Pak. I must admit it caused a little upset stomach and cramping with the first dosage, however today is day two of the single tablet dosage. I think - 38% more...
    Rmills- 3 months ago - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  18. link Brice
    FOLLOW UP TO ZPAK REACTION
    I received a few emails and responses regarding my extremely adverse reactions to Zpak. After about 4 years of getting more and more sick and weary from what doctors thought was a negative reaction to Zpak, I had a fever that swelled my ankles and wr - 86% more...
    Brice- 5 months ago - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  19. link Donivera
    Zithromax Z-Pak sadness, good luck, sleep, sinus infection, unease
    Started the z pack for bronchitis and sinus infection. First symptoms was stomach cramps, diarrhea. The next and most disturbing symptoms were extreme agitation, anxiety, depression. Have finished the last of the medicine 4 days ago and am still feel - 29% more...
    Donivera- over a year ago - 6 Replies - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  20. link Kdjwedge
    Started my z-pack 2 nights ago and last night had really weird (not scary) dreams, but felt like I never really got into a deep sleep. The dreams were very vivid and I remember them well...kept me up at least every hour. I don't remember ever having - 48% more...
    Kdjwedge- 6 months ago
  21. link Victoriaraney
    Z-pak side effects
    I was given this for a sinus infection... I took my day 1 dose and ever since I've been stuck in the bathroom with the poo's And I feel like I'm going to vomit. I think I will not take any more doses of this medicine. The side effects are worse than - 35% more...
    Victoriaraney- 7 months ago - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  22. link Northlynn
    After 2 weeks of influenza, then a 2ndary bacteria infection I finally
    started getting better by taking Azythromycin or Z-Pak! I too have had my first bought of diarreha today (4th day) with one more day to go. But after battling a awful influenza virus (my whole family had) I was the only one that took a "turn for - 72% more...
    Northlynn- 7 months ago - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  23. link Dgully
    Z-pak working for me
    I am on my 2rd day of z-pak for pneumonia and it is working great for me. The first time in 10 days that I slept through the entire night without coughing. I was actually able to take the dogs for a (short) walk today and not get labored breathing. T - 32% more...
    Dgully- 9 months ago - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  24. link Jeannenelexi
    Zithromax Z-Pak stomach cramps, diahrrea, 6th day, gallbladder, third day
    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 bron - 59% more...
    Jeannenelexi- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  25. link Atl-girl
    I will never EVER again Take Z-pack meds! The medication caused me to feel like I was having a heart attack! I ended up in the emergency room due to the drug! It also caused me to have headaches. I was prescribed this medication for an upper respirat - 35% more...
    Atl-girl- 9 months ago
  26. link Siddu
    I was hesitant to take this medicine when my usual doctor was absent and the substitue gave me this for upper respiratory problem - she said her kids take it so no problem - I took 2+1 - the second day I noticed my left thigh started paining - I did - 81% more...
    Siddu- 12 months ago
  27. link Travisak
    Nausea.... Ugh
    I was doing fine on this med until Day 4 when I became extremely nauseous and dizzy. That night I was very restless and agitated with a racing heart beat. I figured on day 5 I was almost done so might as well finish and I ended up at the emergency cl - 62% more...
    Travisak- over a year ago - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  28. link Shylrod
    Zithromax Z-Pak sore thoat, justin rodgers, zpac, forgotten disease, horriable
    My son went to the Dr. with strep like symptoms. The Dr. did not take a strep test .. They just put him on a Z-pac.. The first day he threw one of them up.. I called the Dr. He said just keep taking it.. The sickness got worse.. I finally took him to - 83% more...
    Shylrod- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  29. link Gailsharp6
    First oF all i want to say how sorry iam For your sons death,You know alot of people trust in doctors but even they can make grave mistakes i beleave as adult we are all responsable of knowing about what meds your giving to your self or anyone esle., - 36% more...
    Gailsharp6- over a year ago
  30. link Gailv1
    Zithromax Z-Pak taste buds, three months, august 7, pharmacist, sense of taste
    Took z-pak, in March, have lost my taste buds and cannot smell anything,this is going on three months, I don't know what to do, n smell at all, no taste buds at all.
    Gailv1- over a year ago - 5 Replies - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  31. link Adaline
    Well I lost my taste buds and smell to and need to know how to get it back
    Adaline- over a year ago
  32. link Sickofbeingsick333
    A doctor I went to INSISTS that Z-Pak does NOT work for a sinus infection...
    My regular doctor has always given me Z-Pak for sinus infections. I get one almost every year. It ALWAYS works, every time. This new doctor insists that I not have it. So far, I am on the second med he prescribed. The first gave me every horrific sid - 59% more...
    Sickofbeingsick333- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Zithromax Z-Pak
  33. link Lilly_bee
    my doctor perscribed me biaxon for sinis infection, have been sick 21 days. this doctor said he has not had much success rate on this season's sinus/cold/upper respitory infections. Where as it worked fine for me last year. It failed me this year, an - 35% more...
    Lilly_bee- over a year ago