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Azithromycin

Azithromycin

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Drug Class

Macrolide antibiotic

Brands

Tri pak • Z pak

Side Effects

Common

Itchy rash
Heartburn
Eye irritation
Fever
Loose stools
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

Treats

Pink eye (viral conjunctivitis)
5
1 review
Whooping cough
4
1 review
Dog bites
4
1 review
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
3
1 review
Trachoma
2
1 review
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Can you crush a azithromycin tablet and take it?

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My doctor give me 500 mg of azithromycin and told me to take it 3 times a day for 5 days but there's 21 pills ...it was for a cold.

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HelloThis is a weird question but can I crush an azithromycin tablet and then pour it in alcohol and take it that way? and it will still be effective?

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I have now taken Azithromycin for 5 days (a total of 6 tablets @ 250 mg each). How long AFTER the last dose should I expect this to stay in my system?

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I have taken 1 dose of 1000mg of azithromycin a week ago for clymedia but am still bleeding, should I take another dose?

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Is azithromycin dairy free?

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Azithromycin lasts for how long?

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Can i have dairy with azithromycin?

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Can i have dairy with azithromycin?

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What is azithromycin prescribed for?

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Is azithromycin good for an abscess?

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Can you eat eggs while on azithromycin?

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Can you smoke while taking azithromycin?

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A 40-year old asked:

What can happen if you take azithromycin?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I took 4 Azithromycin yesterday.can I drink now?

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I took azithromycin is my vagina suppose to itch?

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How long does azithromycin take to have an effect?

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A 41-year old asked:

For how long is azithromycin effective in your body?

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how long does 1 g of azithromycin stay in your body?

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what kind of infections is AZITHROMYCIN prescribed for?

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after taking 1g of azithromycin when can i have sex again?

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Do you think I should take azithromycin for cough problems?

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How soon after takin azithromycin can I eat dairy products?

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How long should I abstain from alcohol while on azithromycin?

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How long does it take for azithromycin to react in your body?

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A 69-year old male asked:

Can taking azithromycin result in fatigue 2 to 3 months later?

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What happens if you have sex the day after taking azithromycin?

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