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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of azithromycin Oral.

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Condition: Other
4/16/2012 11:07:21 AM

Reviewer: kaytray, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
Prescribed for sinus infection. Results for infection were good. However, Sun sensitivity, nervousness, anxiety kicked in on the 2nd day of ZPac.

Condition: Other
3/14/2012 8:01:53 AM

Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:

Condition: Other
3/6/2012 12:51:47 PM

Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 1

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Other than feeling like I was dying, within an hour my stomach was in major deep gnawing pain. An hour later, I had watery diarrhea, followed by alternating chills, hot, cold sweats. I ended up in the ER, and prescribed Penicillin, a drug for nausea and pain and one for diarrhea. This morning my stomach is still in pain. Never will I take this drug again!!

Condition: Other
12/7/2011 10:58:42 PM

Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I liked how well this medicine works because after the 2 doses on the first day I felt better. However I hate my stomach hurting severely even after eating stuff to settle my stomach before taking it and drinking water.

Condition: Other
11/30/2011 7:20:55 PM

Reviewer: Sinus1, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I get a sinus infection about twice a year requiring an antibiotic. The last time I asked the doctor for a Z-Pack he prescribed a generic form of Ceftin. The Ceftin was not effective and after taking all the medication, I had to ask again for the Azithromycin. The Z-Pack works best for me. I do not experience any of the mentioned side effects (lucky maybe). Very easy to take and symptons/infe ... Show Full Comment

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