Azithromycin for Bronchitis User Reviews (Page 5)

• Gabyyyy
• July 1, 2017

"My OB/GYN (I'm pregnant) prescribed zpack at the beginning of my cold and cough but I was trying to avoid antibiotics even though this one is safe for pregnancy. I went to ER because I couldn't stop coughing at all, my abdominals were sore and everything. The doctor said I had acute bronchitis and 90% of bronchitis is viral so he didn't think zpack would help and gave me an albuterol inhaler. After no sleep for 2 nights, took zpack and immediately felt better !! There are zpack pills that have a pink outer layer on them these have less effect on your stomach. I have taken both the plain white ones and the pink ones, the pink only made me sleepy, the whites always give me diarrhea on the first doze. I think there is a difference between them"

• Teresa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2023

"Just the first dose calmed my inflamed lymph node in my neck!! I am already starting to breathe better! I have taken it before with a Bronchitis infection of the airways. It got really bad this time. I did wait 2 weeks before I went in to the ER just to make sure it was the flu or a lingering cold. Severe Bronchitis was diagnosed. This is the best antibiotic! And no bad side effects either."

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2010

"To anyone with adverse reactions to the drug, please call your doctor before you stop taking the drug. For many reason, you could possibly do more harm than good by quitting. Of course, if symptoms are bad enough do not take it, but contact your doctor immediately."

• Too...
• February 27, 2017

"Over 2 weeks of horrible cough with copious amounts of yellow phlegm; went to doc and was started on zpak. Within a few hours of first (2 pill) dose, woke up from nap starving my head off. While standing in kitchen, waiting for my leftovers to heat up in the microwave, started sweating profusely and shaking. Felt like a was going to pass out. Started eating everything I could get my hands on, as quickly as I could, until the feeling finally passed, about 15 minutes later. I have never been diagnosed with diabetes, but will certainly keep a close eye on my diet and how I feel while taking this med."

• ffred
• February 21, 2017

Azithromycin Dose Pack (azithromycin) "Very bad choice for me- should have checked interactions first myself! I am an Afib patient who has been in Sinusoidal rhythm for 5 years after a cardioversion in 2011. I took Azithromycin as prescribed and went into Afib a week later. The cardioversion didn't work this time so we're now looking at more serious alternatives......................"

• nancy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2016

"I'm on day 4, feel on and off with Z-Pack. First day, 2 pills, couldn't sleep, coughed my brains out..messed my panties, decided to wear a maxipad........green phlegm....told myself to hang in...sensitive eyes, and feeling wired..was so tired, I just wanted to sleep.......crying a lot again..... Day 3...1 pill....restless night, heart palpitations, watch TV cause i couldn't fall asleep....Cried at everything...like tears pouring out of my eyes I'm obese and do you think I'm not eating? I'm hungry...I'm on Warfarin, suppose to be compatible with Azith////beginning to feel the good ole 10 day Antibiotic regimen is better...Went back to my Doctor, yesterday...and will today also.."

• Shell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2016

"I have had experience with IBS symptoms in the past.. Thinking the diarrhea I was experiencing with this medicine was from that. But now I'm thinking its the medicine. Cured my bronchitis but the immense pain I had in my stomach and burning of loose stool was not worth it. Happened the first day and the last day of the 5 day regimen. So glad it's over, just hope the loose stool is over too. I will never take this antibiotic again unless my life depends on it."

• 40 so...
• February 24, 2012

"I had a sore throat for two days, then woke up on the third day at 2 a.m. with a hacking cough that kept me up until 6 a.m. (I found and took a Mucinex DM & eventually got back to sleep for a few hours). Called my dr when I woke up, after coughing up some green stuff from my lungs, & after she called me back at 6 p.m. she called in this medicine. Day 1 you take 2, then 1 a day for 4 days. The 2 I took on day 1 made me nauseated, but I was able to get to sleep 4 hours later thanks to the benzonatate she also prescribed. Today I felt better but still have sore throat and still coughing some. The one tablet azithromycin tonight did not make me nauseated."

• Debsmi
• January 14, 2016

"I took 2 first dose of pills for severe bronchitis and then fell asleep. I awoke with diarrhea, then washed clothes, fell back asleep and had another bout with diarrhea and had to wash clothes again. I never had something like this happen to me before! Very scary to say the least- I am only 59 so still in good physical shape. Just glad I did not ruin my memory foam mattress! Now am 24 hours later and afraid to take next dose- only one pill but am going to be awake for a long while.... Seems to have helped for bronchitis."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2017

"On the first day I felt like death before taking the medicine. After taking day 1 (2 pills) around 630 pm I felt noticeably better by the morning, although I slept horrible (fever, uncomfortable wheezing). I feel 4x better in the morning.... Took this medicine along with prednisone."

• Molly...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2016

"Starting taking for cough and chest congestion, day 1 real good, some stomach cramps could NOT sleep...day 2 some stomach cramps could NOT sleep, day 3 stomach cramps AGAIN COULD NOT SLEEP, glad i got a doctors note for work cause its 3 days and NO sleep...good for the cough but so bad for the restlessness and constant vigor !!!!!!!!!!!!!"

• mike
• February 15, 2018

"After having shortness of breath and a minor cold I went to my family doctor and was told to wait it out and all iIwas given was an inhaler. But 3 weeks went by and I was still having burning in my chest and shortness of breath and it hurt to cough. Finally I went to my local clinic and was given azithromycin and just after taking the first 2 tablets I'm already feeling better. The burning is mostly gone. Thank god for this antibiotic. I did have a little bit of diarrhea but I'm just happy the burning in my chest is gone. I would recommend this antibiotic. Just make sure you eat a lot before u take it."

• John...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2015

"I got prescribed 250 mg of azithromycin (500 mg on the first day, 250 mg for four more days.) I had a bad experience. I am psychosomatic and I don't think that mixed well. I had a large panic attack during school that lasted about an hour. I experienced extreme stomach pains and auditory hallucinations. Would not recommend. It is getting rid of my bronchitis, but it's not worth it."

• Mbvt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2015

"I'm currently on day two of the pill, and I already feel much better. The only downside is how awake and energized it makes me! I took the second pill on day 1 too late and now I'm wide awake when I should be sleepy. Oops! At least I feel better :)"

• Thecr...
• January 9, 2016

"I was prescribed 250 mg of Azithromycin. I had to take two pills and then one a day until it was finished. The medicine had an effect on my bodies natural bacteria which made me constipated, but it worked great! I had better results with 875 mg of Amoxicillin for 10 days."

• Nite
• July 24, 2016

"I went to the emergency room to be treated for a very bad cold or flu and was diagnosed for bronchitis and prescribed the 5 day z pack. I took one the 1st day,got worser, had to be rushed back to the emergency, and then was told my lungs had swollen (Lung Inflammation).I could barely breath and was hospitalized for two weeks. I never had a problem with my lungs before taking the 5 day z pack.Im still suffering with lung problems at times but cant be treated anymore because i no longer have a job which means for me no insurance, but the fact is the 5 day z pack is more of a danger to your health than help."

• jay
• April 17, 2011

"I have taken this medicine 3-4 times over the last 5 years and I have to say it's been amazing. After the first 2 pill doses there is such a dramatic difference that its hard to put to words. I'm sure that there are going to be people who have had problems and a few people seem to have issues with any medicine they have taken but this medicine is great."

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2020

Azithromycin Dose Pack (azithromycin) "Dr said "I know that you said azithromycin doesn't work for you, but let's give it another try," She said, obviously disbelieving me. I have yet again finished a z pack. I (yet again) still have Bronchitis. Wasted time. At least I get no side effects from this. On to the next rx"

• Anonymous
• April 7, 2017

Zithromax (azithromycin) "Eased my chest tightness when coughing after first day. Took for 3 days then starting experiencing stomach cramps, diarrhea, and gas pressure. Gave me a funny taste in my mouth that I coudn't get rid of. Did not take the last 2 pills. Would rather have a cough then stomach issues."

• Brook
• September 29, 2015

"Ugh, it seems to be working on the 2nd day but about an hour after each dose my stomach is completely torn up and in a million cramps. It's so painful! I can't wait until this 5 day treatment is over so I don't have to go through this anymore!!"

• Nmt
• December 28, 2015

"I'm going into my 3rd day and I feel at least the same if not worse. I am burning up and my cough is deeper...I've coughed up a little blood. I wonder if I was misdiagnosed. I don't know whether to wait it out or go to the ER...I feel horrible."

• Redqu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2016

"I took it for acute bronchitis, it worked in getting me heathy.. but after I would take the medicine I would get horrific migraines. They would start about an hr or so after taking it and would have me suck in bed. We'll look to other antibiotics in the future."

• syste...
• June 4, 2009

"I had a 3-day course of Azithromycin (Z-Pack) to stop a case of Bronchitis, and it worked. Unfortunately, the bacteria (I think) got into my inner ear. Now I am starting a 5-day course (at my request) for the earache. If these drugs don't work it's often not the fault of the drug itself, but of the misuse by previous patients and/or doctors, leading to drug-resistant bacterium. Note: I resist taking drugs until my immune system seems not to be working."

• Jenny
• May 16, 2016

"I went to the ER this morning because I had a bad cough with chest pains. I was told I had bronchitis and was given two pills at the hospital. It's been about 1 hour and a half and my stomach is cramping horribly with severe diarrhea. I will NOT be taking the remainder if this medicine. Honey and lemon for me."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2011

"I was originally given ciprofloxacin for acute bronchitis but started having lower back pain and quit taking it. Went to another Urgent care and was prescribed the 5 day Z-pack and diagnosed with Bronchitis and nasal infection. Was also prescribed Prednisone 10mg and an Albuteral inhaler. It's been 4 days and only a slight improvement I have noticed mild diarrhea. I haven't taken the other prescriptions yet."