Azithromycin for Sinusitis User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sho...
• December 21, 2016

"Relief in 12 hours from my painful sinus infection... will of course continue the regimen, I did also use a Neti pot and Advil. I am amazed at the results. I had my first decent night's sleep in a week."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2016

"I'm sensitive to most medications, and I've had severe reactions to many antibiotics as well. Surprisingly, I continue to be able to tolerate azithromycin (Z Pack). It's been effective for my sinusitis, and I'll continue to request it until it no longer works (side effects are mild). I do notice that physicians will almost always prescribe Augmentin as a first-line antibiotic for sinusitis because it's effective against most strains of bacteria. It's a much more powerful drug, with the potential for more severe side effects as well. I'll reserve the big guns only when absolutely necessary. Good luck in your recovery."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2023

"I guess this is the issue I was having. My lymph nodes in my neck would swell. I was on another Z-Pak before this one. It worked, finished it, then within a week it was back! My daughter and I both went to the doctor yesterday and we were prescribed Azithromycin. Let me tell you, I feel so much better - first night of sleep in 4 months. Lymph nodes are not swollen after the initial dose! Woke up today with a running nose and sneezing, so it's working! I will definitely keep this medication in mind if this issue comes back! My daughter still feels horrible, but she had more symptoms than I did. I will say her cough has slowed and her fever is staying on the low side of 100.8, instead of 103! Lots of fluids with this medication or you will have a dry throat. But I'm overall very happy with this medication!"

• Rlh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2022

"After going to the GP countless times for a bad sinus infection, that would be mostly situated at the back of my eyes, the pain being the worst pain I've felt ever, a friend of mine told me to try azithromycin because she did for chronic sinusitis and it helped. I decided to ask the GP, and within 2 days, I found that I felt so much better. The co-amoxiclav I used to be given had stopped working, and amoxicillin did absolutely nothing, the infection would even spread while I was on it. Horrible side effects, don't get me wrong, but it works, so I would happily live with the side effects."

• Rjf...
• November 16, 2015

"I have taken this medicine many, many times before, and it has always worked with no problems. I have had serious stomach issues this time around... slightly since day one. Tonight is day 4, and I just experienced severe abdominal cramping and pain... loose stools (TMI)... so severe I thought I would have to go to the ER. It started about 10 minutes after taking the pill, not on an empty stomach, I ate about 1 hour prior. Maybe just a freak thing, but very scary. A few hours went by, and I'm starting to feel better... not sure if I will take the last pill tomorrow."

• Dad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2017

"Great antibiotic! Love that I take two on the 1st day, and only 4 others, instead of taking the other “horse pills” 3-4 times a day for 10 days. Worked within one day, and very effective with no side effects that I felt."

• SVT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2016

"The first day it caused me very bad nausea. However, I think it's because I had to take 2 pills on the first day per the instructions. On the second day, I had a bit of diarrhea, but the nausea went away. I learned that I had to eat a lot to get my stomach full in order not to feel the nausea. Overall, this medicine worked in clearing up my sinus infection. I feel that on the third day the medicine did its job, and I started showing much improvement. (My fever had gone away after the first dose of medicine.)"

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2018

"Treatment for sinus infection. Hasn't helped or cured. My sinus infection is worse (that horrible smell that comes with a sinus infection). The dosage was 250 mg. And of course, when calling the practitioner, I'll have to come back and spend another $75 just to get a higher dosage. Yay for American for-profit healthcare."

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

Azithromycin "Re: Side effects. I forgot to add to the comments I just submitted that while my stomach felt a little weird the morning after my first dose (this being 12 hours later), I was prepared to eat plenty of probiotics, which I have been doing. I have not had any problems; I am really pushing the yogurt and kefir. I did feel extraordinarily tired but not debilitated, and I was extremely fatigued from nearly 5 weeks of being sick, so the trade-off is meaningless, and it's improved after the first mega-dose anyway."

• Emy...
• April 26, 2017

Azithromycin "I am on day 3 of this. I felt like death on day one, could barely stand up, clogged up, extremely sore throat. Day 2, still clogged up but not as much, and throat starting to feel better. I'm surprised! Day 3 today, still some mucus this morning and a bit of sore throat, but way, way better than day 1!"

• EJA...
• October 15, 2015

"Got this prescribed yesterday for my sinus infection. I have been on day 2 of taking it and still do not feel any better, although I was told it is a slow-moving medicine. My throat hurts really bad and hurts to swallow. Hopefully, it will improve."

• Gus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2015

"Was given this medication 7 days ago and still feel sick. Yesterday I took a shower, and sinuses really started draining. I was so excited. Am also doing the sinus flush 4 times a day. Today I woke up with a headache and the chills. Took another shower with little drainage. Back to the Dr. on Monday, as this should be working by now."

• Hey...
• February 10, 2016

"I'm on day 4 of Zpack. Started out on Doxycycline. Took it for 2 days and had horrible side effects. Replaced with 5 day Zpack. I have had some stomach pain. It starts about 2 hours after I take it and lasts for about 2 hours. I started taking Culturelle prior to the Zpack. I think that has helped keep some of the tummy troubles at bay. I feel a lot better. I've been sick with a sinus infection for 22 days. The only issue I am having now is pain and tenderness in the bridge of my nose. I have 1 more day on Zpack. Not sure if it's going to help my nose."

• rbh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2016

"Had to stop taking because of severe stomach pain and cramping. I would double over in pain and couldn't find relief doing anything, just had to suffer through it. Took me about 3 to 4 weeks to get back to normal. Do not recommend :("

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 18, 2019

"Every fall going into winter, I get a bad sinus infection and it starts in my chest. Zithromax is the only thing that works. It started working after the first dose of 2 pills on the first day. Mild diarrhea on the first day. Augmentin has worse side effects for me and does not work as well, causing nausea and stomach cramps. I can handle the mild side effect of Zithromax because the end result is feeling better and fast."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2017

"Took this drug (5-day dose) for a sinus infection. It did clear up the infection, but the side effects were horrible. I got dizzy, had a horrible headache, felt nauseous, and at one point even vomited. Each day was agonizing, and I think I could have taken something else easier on the body for a minor sinus infection. I finished my last dose two days ago, but I'm still feeling the dizziness. I hope it goes away soon."

• Sha...
• June 13, 2017

"I am on day 2 of this antibiotic for a severe sinus infection. On my first dose of the 2 pills, my stomach started becoming upset, it was bloating and an overall bad feeling in my gut. Day 2 (which is where I am now), and I do feel much better concerning my sinus issues, but my stomach still hurts and I am bloated. I have been taking this antibiotic for years and have not experienced this before with my stomach. I had something to eat right after taking both doses. But I will say that the sinus pain and pressure in my face and eyes is gone!! Which is a big deal to me. I'll just have to deal with the stomach pains... they aren't severe. I am wondering if somehow they have changed the makeup of this antibiotic since I haven't had these issues."

• And...
• February 24, 2015

"Had a severe sinus infection that was getting worse over a week, and the doc prescribed me a 5-day, 6-pill Z-pack of 250 mg azithromycin and 10 mg prednisone; 40 mg for two days, 30 mg for two days, 20 mg for two days, 10 mg for two days, and last 5 mg for 3 days. So far, this cocktail of drugs has made a vast improvement in only a few days! No known side effects at this time. Had loose stool, very little appetite, and a very bad time sleeping before I started taking both drugs. If I had to pick one that's most prominent, I would say loose stool. If you tend to be gassy, wear a diaper just in case."

• ses...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2016

"I was given the Z-Pak 5-day pack. Day 1, took two pills, 2 hours later, I could not move due to severe upper stomach pain that felt as if it would kill me. The pain was so bad that I couldn't even breathe because it felt like my stomach was getting ripped out from the inside. If you don't have heart problems already, you will after taking this medication from all the clenching and being hunched over. I did not experience diarrhea after taking the Day 1 dose. I could not fall asleep. I'm supposed to take the Day 2 dose, but I'm very wary of taking it after yesterday's episode. I was in bed from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., don't know if taking only one pill today would be different from the 2-pill dose."

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2015

"After the third dose, I feel worse than before. Headache, diarrhea, bad taste in mouth, upset stomach, and weakness. Two doses left of a five-day pack, and I can breathe a bit, but the other side effects are awful. I feel as if I were unmedicated, I felt better."

• Ski...
• March 26, 2018

"I am a cancer survivor, and prior to chemo I was able to take amoxicillin... yeah, now? No... in fact, I'm allergic to most everything else. But Z-Pak is the only thing that works for me. Currently, I had to go to the ER this past weekend, felt like I was swallowing glass and had a temp of about 100. No bueno, for someone who has an immune system that is compromised. Now it's day 3, and I can swallow with less pain and think I'm coughing up rubbish from a past life!"

• Bre...
• April 29, 2016

"I had to stop this drug early because it gave me such bad stomach pain. I'm allergic to penicillin, so this was the next choice for my sinus/ear infection. Even tried with a full meal and probiotics, but it took my stomach a full month to return to normal after stopping azithromycin, will not be taking again."

• Anonymous
• November 6, 2009

"For almost two years, I have been suffering from upper respiratory tract infection and sinusitis. I used to sneeze several times, followed by a runny nose whenever I came in touch with the cold air, mostly early in the morning or while venturing out. Then I was prescribed azithromycin 500 along with Allegra, and after taking one dose, I am feeling much better. The important thing to remember is the adherence to precautions as specified for this drug and the complete dosage prescribed by the doctor."

• oli...
• April 6, 2017

"I got sick, and I went to my doctor because I had a 102 fever. My doctor said I should take this medicine, so I did. I'm on my third day, and I woke up with no fever, my face was not sore anymore, but I still had a cough and a runny nose. Two days left of this medicine, and I think it will clear everything up. Unfortunately, I had diarrhea yesterday, but now it's back to being loose like it was on day one. Thank God!!! I hate diarrhea :("

• anr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 5, 2021

"I get sinus infections a few times a year when the seasons change, and my allergies get so bad that it turns into a sinus infection due to my deviated septum. Bacteria gets trapped in my sinus, and sneezing starts, then within a few days, I have a sinus infection. They get so bad that I can't function during my job or taking care of my family. I'm 47, and a Z-pack is the only thing that works for me. I can't take OTC meds like Sudafed due to being allergic, or nasal sprays cause severe migraines. This medicine works within the first day. Love this medicine!"