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27 People found this comment helpful

I am allergic to amoxicillin and sulfa drugs. Zpac is a lifesaver for me and it works so quickly. I always feel better after the first day of taking it. I have had no side effects.

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11 People found this comment helpful

DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON THIS DRUG!! Yes it is a common antibiotic, but if you are like me, you should not take it. I have an allergy to amoxil and any others in its family. I took this drug for a simple sore throat, I was on day 4 of it and thought it was time I saw a doctor. They tested me for Strep and it came back negative, but they gave me an antibiotic anyway. Within 30 mins of taking the firs...

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Jose | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2023
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 5.0
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This Z Pack is miraculous. I used it to treat my acute bronchitis and felt way better 24 hours after the first double dose. Did not have any adverse reactions to the medicine.

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Steph C | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/27/2022
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 5.0
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Day 2 and it's So much better. 2nd time taking this and it has not let me down. Please don't stop producing this. Allergic to penicillin and erythromycin. Great experience, zero side effects.

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Antoinette | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/10/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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Don’t listen to the reviews by hypochondriacs. I’m one too. Your anxiety may be a little higher than normal on this but not debilitating. My one big issue with this is it causes gastrointestinal issues, diarrhea, nausea that lasts even after finishing this medication. I have to take pepto, immodium and probiotics a week after or more which is annoying.. positive is it works. It treats everything it says it will. I had a bad sinus infection and it helped with that. However I need to eat super light till my stomach heals now. If you have a mild sinus infection don’t take this unless it doesn’t go away after 10 days on its own because you might feel like you got a stomach bug afterwards. Read More Read Less

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Jason | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2021
Condition: Infection of the Middle Ear by H. Influenzae Bacteria
Overall rating 5.0
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The key when you take this is probiotic, fiber, and hydration. Liquid iv or pedalite. Any antibiotic will give you the runs and nausea. Unless your allergy is to sulfa drugs then you should be fine. The same people that talk about thecsideceffects are the same people that eat McDonalds. Stay healthy

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Aelise | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/12/2019
Condition: Bronchitis caused by the Bacteria Moraxella Catarrhalis
Overall rating 1.0
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I have a penicillin allergy and was prescribed this in place of the other antibiotics. Turns out I’m allergic to this antibiotic as well. 5 days after stopping the drug I broke out in a HORRIBLE rash head to toe. Even my palms and soles of my feet. Trouble breathing and a bad cough now. Never again ...

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/4/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I am experiencing a buzzing sound in both ears and a minimal hearing loss. I had a sinus infection and feel better overall. This buzzing is no fun. Will not take again.

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Jb702 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/9/2018
Condition: Bronchitis caused by the Bacteria Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Overall rating 4.3
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At the end of the 4th and 5th day I got really nauseas morning, evenings, and horrible diarrhea. Yes, it has helped my acute bronchitis but the side effects hit me hard. I would take it again unfortunately if my cold ever gets as bad as it did.

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Rhyno | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2018
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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Got strep somehow. This stuff works pretty good but I don't know why but about every other time I take this medication it makes me pee out of my butt.

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Alliec | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/25/2018
Condition: Severe Sinusitis caused by Moraxella Catarrhalis
Overall rating 5.0
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This is the only antibiotic I am not allergic to and it works great. I feel better in a few days and I like that it keeps working after the last dose. I usually am prescribed it for sinus infections.

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RichJ | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/21/2017
Condition: Severe Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Overall rating 1.0
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Have been prescribed 10 day Z-pak for sinus infections. I found that medication to be completely ineffective and a complete waste of money. Amoxicillin has been far more effective for me. Now, anytime I'm given a prescription for Z-pak, I get the doctor to change it to Amoxicillin.

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Sid | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/30/2016
Condition: Middle Ear Infection
Overall rating 2.3
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I took this medication for 2 days and experienced huge issues. The middle of my second day, severe abdominal pain disrupted the rest of my day. Shortly following, I had extreme diarrhea. It progressed into bloody diarrhea. Fearing something was wrong, I went to the emergency room and was there for 5 hours to be diagnosed with colitis, inflammation of the colon, most likely due to this antibiotic. I was taking this medication at the same time as Excedrin migraine which may have been part of the problem. Colitis causes extreme abdominal pain and discomfort where I am only able to eat a clear liquid diet for days, if I even have an appetite to intake anything at all. Do not recommend.Read More Read Less

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Pooper | 19-24 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/8/2016
Condition: Bacterial Infection with Chronic Bronchitis
Overall rating 4.0
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I pooped for hours, but I'm no longr sick so that's a plus. I give it 5/5 poops

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telling the truth | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/5/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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For me this medicine was great! I started feeling better almost immediately. This is medicine I will definitely take again.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/12/2016
Condition: Severe Sinusitis caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
Overall rating 4.0
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Although my condition improved, the new symptoms created due to being side effects of z pack were unbearable to tolerate whereby I would avoid taking it at all costs in the future. Wax

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/24/2016
Condition: Severe Sinusitis caused by Haemophilus Influenzae
Overall rating 3.7
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Worked well for my sinusitis symptoms but the side effects are terrible. Bloating, severe cramping with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.

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NONE | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/21/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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The side effects of this drug were terrible. I experienced every side effect listed. I will not take this medication again.

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abc | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/27/2016
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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Characterized infection on young adult male, sore throat, cough, sinus infection. Possible other causes, however, no flu-like systems such as fever or body/muscle aches. Prescribed - Z-pak and Sudafed(OTC). First day without food, diarrhea exhibited. Taken with food, diarrhea exhibited. Nutrition and diet, normal intake of typical types/groups of food.

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rosey | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/4/2015
Condition: Severe Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Overall rating 5.0
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I have year round allergies since moving to Florida from NY. Everything but my cats...lol...pollens ...mold...dust...you name it. As a result I end up with terrible respiratory infections. After the double dose on the first day...I felt so much better the next day...I was tired but my other symptoms dramatically improved. I have other issues with my skin ( the water is not as good down here) and intestinal issues...so everything gets addressed at once with this med. This is my first Z-Pak..usually on other stuff. Good stuff the Z-Pak.Read More Read Less

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MJL | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/24/2015
Condition: Severe Sinusitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Overall rating 5.0
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I also have a comprised immune system and allergic to pennicillin. I have been given this medication for different illnesses, sinus infections, bronchitis, and strep throat. I have also experienced stomach upset, ( I have SEVERE GI ISSUES!). But I have discovered that as long as I eat and do NOT take this on an empty stomach, all is well! WORKS WONDERFULLY!!

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strepboy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/23/2015
Condition: Strep Throat
Overall rating 5.0
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Bad strep throat for over a week. After three pills I was feeling much better, almost human! No side effects after taking four pills.

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