Azithromycin Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • intense abdominal pain

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a skin rash
  • a high alanine transaminase level
  • a high aspartate transaminase level

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • inflammation or infection of the vagina
  • itching
  • decreased appetite
  • headache
  • vomiting
  • abnormal liver function tests

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
  • decreased blood platelets
  • increased eosinophils in the blood
  • a type of muscle paralysis due to blocked nerve function called neuromuscular blockade
  • hearing loss
  • rapid ventricular heartbeat
  • torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • low blood pressure
  • bronchospastic lung disease
  • liver tissue death
  • liver failure
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
  • a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
  • acute kidney failure
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • hives
  • seizures
  • trouble breathing
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • pancreatitis
  • a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • thrush
  • agitation
  • aggressive behavior
  • hyperactive behavior
  • ringing in the ears
  • a discolored tongue
  • a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
  • indigestion
  • constipation
  • skin inflammation
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • joint pain
  • drowsiness
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • low energy
  • taste impairment
  • a distorted sense of smell called parosmia
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • chest pain
  • gas
  • loose stools
  • nervousness
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • generalized weakness
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
  • irritability
  • anxious feelings
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