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Azithromycin Dose Pack for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection User Reviews

Azithromycin Dose Pack has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 reviews for the treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

Azithromycin Dose Pack rating summary

4.8/10 average rating

8 ratings from 9 user reviews.

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  • Chuck...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 30, 2012

"I am on day 2 of the 5 day dose pack. Relief from upper respiratory symptoms has been rapid and effective. 48 hrs ago I was having severe coughing fits, sneezing, painful sinus pressure, lethargy, blocked nasal passages, unable to lie down without inducing severe bouts of coughing. 36 hrs ago I took the loading dose, and 12 hrs ago the day 2 dose. My cough is all but gone, I am able to breathe normally, my voice is back nearly to normal, the sinus pressure is gone, and I have stopped taking the decongestant I was using. This afternoon I went out shopping. I have noticed no side effects, others than a mild nausea after the day 1 dose, which may or may not have been from the medicine. This is my second highly positive experience with this medicine."

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  • tigge...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 25, 2015

"I haven't taken an antibiotic for several years because I haven't had a bacterial infection. Over a month ago I came down with a virus but in retrospect it soon evolved into a secondary sinus infection. I respect the avoidance of antibiotics unless symptoms clearly point to bacterial infections, and I was not running a fever, and what my sinus produced did not look foul enough. However, when this didn't abate after close to 5 weeks, even my internist agreed it might be a rare low-grade bacterial infection and gave the green light to try an antibiotic. I started it the day before yesterday and by last night it was the first time in 4 1/2 weeks I got relief from the non-stop post-nasal glob driving me crazy. It couldn't have been more dramatic."

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  • Texas...
  • July 13, 2010

"I was prescribed 250mg, 5 day dose pack of Azithromycin for upper respiratory infection. Dosing: 2 tabs 1st day, then 1 per day for 3 days. Took 2 tabs 1st day no problem.. 2nd day, 1 tab in morning before driving to family reunion. Almost immediate intermittent left upper chest painb. No other symptoms of heart attack. Chewed 2 aspirin after lunch - only slight relief. Returned home in evening and found Cardiac symptoms listed on dose pack descriptions. Discontinued taking Azithromycin and had no recurrence of chest pains 3rd day to date. Ten days later I had electrocardiogram down and results were normal."

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  • Bunny
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 25, 2018

"Started this 250mg tabs 5 days ago, finished all today! Began it with a non productive cough! After first dose of (2 tabs), then (1) a day for 4 days. I had fever-like-symptons, tired, severe anxiety and now have finished all. Now I have been coughing up YELLOW phlegm.. Coughing has NEVER stopped!!"

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  • Prissy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 7, 2020

"Dose: azithromycin 500mg four times a day. Prescribed for 7 days. On day 2 now, I feel the medication is working feeling a little better already but all day been with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and backpain. I usually don't get any side effects from antibiotics but I'm struggling with this one. If side effects continue in day 3 I'm calling the doctor. Could be the dose is too high who knows. I'm not enjoying this so far."

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  • Tucker
  • January 1, 2023

"5 day pack took 2-first day no problem second day -1 third day -1 that night couldn't sleep at all heart was pounding and skipping, diarrhea, headache, muscle pain from front wrapping around to back, felt anxious dizzy felt like I was spinning. Stopped taking. Next day still had symptoms can't wait till it is out of my body. Never had trouble with any antibiotics before. This was my first time taking this medicine. I wish I read side effects before I took it."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 8, 2013

"It is so effective anyone can try it"

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  • Dr figo
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 7, 2012

"Azithromycin is the best for sinusitis and for a long term therapy as it is safe and no diarrhea and vomiting related problems as I feel."

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  • Aalamm
  • January 28, 2017

"I took for 5 days but it didn't help at all. Now starting Levofloxacin "

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