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Was sick for five days. High fever, infected sinuses, clogged ears, sore throat, wheezing. It was bad. I finally broke down and went to the doctor during my lunch break. He gave me a Z-Pack and within two hours of taking the first dose, I started to improve. It's now day three and I am nearly cured, just a little left-over congestion and a light cough.

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Azithromycin 250mg. was given to me for Acute Bronchitis along with Prednisone. The 1st round of medicine was in early Oct. 2012. After taking the antibiotic for 2 days I got painful sores inside my mouth, on lips, cheeks and tongue. It did not cure the Bronchitis so 3 weeks later my Dr. put me on it again. The same thing happened with the sores in my mouth so I am sure it is the Azithromycin 250m...

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Annette | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/17/2023
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Bacteria
Overall rating 3.0
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I had taken this medication in early September 2023, I took it along with Paxlovid the antiviral for Covid. I wasn't really sick during the gestation of this sickness. 2 days later I got really congested, troubles breathing, catching my breath, whezyness, cough, phelm. Even after I finished all the meds my respiratory issues didn't really get better. Like I still feel a little congested, with some phelm, can not cough up the phelm I try but it does not come all the way up. No Fever. No again my physician is putting me on a month regimen to see after what he learned at a COPD & ASTHMA conference...so apparently using this drug for a period of time for some sort of bacterial thing going on in my lungs should hopefully clear it up whatever I have...I have had this since early September 2023.Read More Read Less

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Hanhg | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/30/2023
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 3.3
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I have taken Azithromycin many times before throughout previous years for most often times, upper respiratory infections. My symptoms typically include: throat irritation/ sore throat, cough, runny/ stuffy nose, increased drainage and production of mucus. Each time taking this medicine I’ve been dosed 250mg 2 pills the first day and 1 pill for 4 days after (in which the medicine keeps on working for days after completion of day 5’s pill). In the past this medicine has been great for me in clearing infections fast with minimal side effects. My most recent time of taking it I developed a yeast infection due to too many uses of this medicine. I had also developed stomach issues as a side effect (diarrhea and nausea). Overall this seems to be a great medication for minimal use- for reoccurring infections I’d suggest using different antibiotics to prevent yeast infections in women.Read More Read Less

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Jewel | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/5/2023
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 2.3
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this medication made my life hell. I had very colic stomach pain accompanied by loose stool which burned my anal region like hot pepper stool and the pain I felt was so severe that I almost screamed in the bathroom. The pain left me sweating and writhing as if there was a fire down there. I will never forget the heartburn and extreme fatigue that engulfed my body the entire time I took the meds.

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jay.s | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2023
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 1.7
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don't let them con you, i've went through two of these Z packs in two weeks and still ended up going back to the doctor, this stuff does nothing but give you new problems, just do yourself a favor, take the ciprofloxacin for 14 days or amoxicillin.

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Carebear85 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/27/2022
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 5.0
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I’ve been prescribed this medication many times and always had great experiences as it eases my symptoms within 2-3 days. The bloat and diarrhea is a part of taking any antibiotic as it’s in the side effects. Nothing a bit of pre and probiotic can’t ease. Drink lots of water and rest.

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E | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/24/2022
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 1.0
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I was prescribed this to treat chest congestion. Long story short I ended up in the ER for 2 nights. Basically simulated a heart attack...they had to give me 2 nitro pills to bring my heart rate down! Terrible stomach pains, poops and lightheadedness, fatigue. It was scary af. NEVER AGAIN.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was placed on this antibiotic for Covid with upper respiratory infection, also was placed on Prednisone along with it. I have COPD, so when ever I get sick , it always ends up in my lungs. By day 2 , I was feeling so much better, I could breath again and my coughing up mucous was diminished a lot. The only side effect I had from my 5 day treatment was a very slight stomach cramps and itching of my skin, no rash ,no hives, just itching. I started taking it on a full stomach and also took a probiotic tablet with each dose, that seemed to cure the stomach cramps. I just took my last dose today and all my infection has cleared up and I feel back to normal. This antibiotic really worked wonders for me.Read More Read Less

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Sarah | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/15/2022
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 1.0
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This drug caused Horrific stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, chills, hot flashes, severe panic attacks, paranoia, extreme anxiety, intense crying spells, depression, violent shaking in hands, complete loss of appetite, dizziness, weakness, severe fatigue, vertigo, and a racing heartrate(bpm around 160-170 for multiple hours). Avoid this drug at all costs. It made my life a living hell while I was on it, and every moment until it left my system.

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Dylan | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/6/2022
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 4.7
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Alright so I had to take this while hit with a double whammy of COVID and whatever was up with my throat by day 2 of alot of coughing up alot phlegm my throat was shredded eating was hard and coughing could make me cry it hurt so bad not knowing exactly where to go for my throat I went to urgent care which I learned had become just a normal walk-in in recent years doctor wasn't exactly pleased I went there having covid but the moment they checked my throat they understood they prescribed me 6 of these and some mouthwash stuff to help soothe my throat and the next day my throat was feeling alot better so this was definitely doing it's job still got 2 pills left and now I feel like I have what one would consider a mild case of covidRead More Read Less

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anonb | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/8/2022
Condition: Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection of Female Pelvic Organs
Overall rating 4.0
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Read horrible reviews of this medication so didn’t take it for two weeks. Got to a point where I just bucked myself up and popped my first two pills last night as advised, I did it whilst eating. For two hours I was fine. Come the third hour I did experience a small bout of nausea and a tummy ache but nothing at all like the horror stories I read. I kept myself busy and the nausea subsided quickly and the tummy ache dulled down, I had a couple of hours of being gassy and feeling uncomfortable but after a good night sleep feel absolutely fine and happy with my next dose I have to take later. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/14/2022
Condition: Bronchitis caused by the Bacteria Haemophilus Influenzae
Overall rating 2.3
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I was prescribed this medication for bronchitis, and while it did take the heaviness in my chest and clear up most of the mucus, I have been experiencing the worst dizziness ever since starting it! I am currently at the ER because it’s been three days and it’s making me anxious that I can’t even sleep.

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M. Ngemu | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/23/2022
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 1.0
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A Doctor prescribed me this tablet. On 2nd day of using it i remember it was during noon i started feeling boating, heart burn, also felt like something big stuck in my stomach and is about to explode me up from inside, on same evening i went for toilet but it very difficult to pass stool and when it came out certain amount of blood its came out... N i was like what hell is going on with me, so i ran for hospital but unfortunately there was no doctor so i conveyed pharmacist about my situation, then he suggested me withdraw medication. I did the same... Since after that day i get constipated now its almost one month with no improvement, I also started having piles! I have fixed an appointment with doctor tomorrow for the same. Read More Read Less

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Tiffany Lambert | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/17/2022
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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I started to not be able to hear out my ear so I went to urgent care they said I had a massive ear infection otitis externa and I was prescribed this medication with ear drops as well and the azithromicin I feel like made it worse I had 7 days of it and my ear by then hurt so bad by day 6 of the antibiotics it swelled and I went to the emergency room they said I had to see a ear specialist it didn't clear up the infection so they put my on the 500 MG another 10 days of it still can't hear on the second round pain and swelling finally has gone down but a couple hours after I take it I get this severe stomach cramping and I'm currently pregnant with twins as well it just has not been a good experience with the medicine but it's the only one I can take allergic to amoxacilian and penicillin Read More Read Less

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Arisa | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/13/2022
Condition: Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection of Female Pelvic Organs
Overall rating 3.7
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I did not know that I had to eat before taking this and around 40 ish minutes later I ate spicy food for dinner after taking it and let me tell you I had the worst nausea and I vomited. Still currently dizzy but yeah definitely eat and drink lots of water before taking it.

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Barbara | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/10/2022
Condition: Infection of the Middle Ear caused by Streptococcus
Overall rating 5.0
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I waited too long to call the Dr but when he sent this out with presidone, it helped my breathing and cough within 2 days. We think I had the end of covid, had all shots. For me it's a life saver. I take with food otherwise I feel more nasua. I am taking 2nd prescription to make sure this gets rid of it. Not related to medicine but this virus has made me extremely weak. But feel like each day is better. Best medicine for what I needed. I'm 74.

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CJK | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/7/2022
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 3.0
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I was put on a Z-PAC 5 day regimen and on my second day I started get a burning feeling in my stomach 20 minutes after taking it. I made sure I eat before taking it. I have one more day left . So the only side affect I have is the burning in my stomach. My sinus congestion is clearing up. So I believe it’s a good medication to take for sinus infection. I hope I don’t have to take it again. ??

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Loni1982 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/17/2021
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 1.0
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2nd day on it, went to ER earlier feeling like I was going to die, dizzy, stomach pain, couldn’t stand, body was shaking uncontrollably!! No thanks

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Saturday | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/26/2021
Condition: Pneumonia caused by Legionella Pneumophila Bacteria
Overall rating 2.0
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AWFUL!!! My doctor has prescribed 3 days pack azythromicin for pneumonia with green sputum and severe throat pain. Took it the first day and the sideeffects didn't appear at once. After some time I had skin itching, stomach pain/cramps, pins and needles in feet, heart rhythm changes, insomnia, nervousness. I woke up in each mornings as if I have been a heavy drinking those 3 days. In the 4 day the sideffects such as pins and needles and stomachache started to subside a little bit but heart arrhythmia and excess sweating continued. On the day 3-4 it cleared the green sputum but woke up with sore throat and fever and diarrhea. I will never use it again! It's toxic! I strongly recommend to find alternatives before taking azythromicin!Read More Read Less

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Tmart | 19-24 | Male | Patient
5/27/2021
Condition: infection caused by bacteria
Overall rating 2.7
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I was diagnosed with strep throat. The infection went away on day three, but came back as soon as I took my last dose. The infection has actually moved to the other side of my mouth and gotten worse. I was given a second prescription. However, on my first dosage I am supposed to take two, I am on my second prescription and not gotten any better if not worse. I believe the strep has become immune. The only reason I am taking this is because I am allergic to amoxicillin.

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bremor | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/11/2021
Condition: Acute Bacterial Infection of the Sinuses
Overall rating 1.7
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I ended up in the ER a few hours after taking this medication for a sinus infection. My heart rate and blood pressure went up to 178/98 blood pressure and 130 pulse at resting. They are usually normal. I was kept overnight for evaluation. The cardiologist that saw me had no idea why this happened.

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