Azithromycin and Stomach Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Poo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2017

Azithromycin for Chlamydia Infection "So, I tested positive for chlamydia today. I went in for a 6-month checkup, and bam... positive. I am furious! First time ever having to deal with an STI. Anyway, I'm allergic to 'cillins', so I was prescribed two 500 mg tablets of Zithromax. Took them right at my doctor's around 3:30. My stomach started churning around 6:30, no nausea or vomiting. Come 8 pm, it was like a waterfall out my poop hole. Only one bout so far, but I'm sure there will be more. Had some slight stomach pain, but nothing unbearable. Waiting to find out how my partner's feeling, lol!!!"

• Tal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2015

For Chlamydia Infection "I took 4-250 mg during 1 meal. My doctor said that this dose was enough for me to clear the infection. I am 5'3", 170 lbs. To avoid stomach pain, vomiting, or nausea, she suggested that I take 2 bites of my meal, take a pill... 2 more bites, take a pill, and so forth. It worked well!"

• yes...
• April 8, 2015

For Chlamydia Infection "After going about a year with symptoms, I decided to get tested. I was diagnosed with chlamydia. I had a sense of relief knowing it was something easily treatable but worried because I read that if it's not treated, it can prevent fertility (I guess I will find out when I try and get pregnant. I am only 20, and kids are nowhere near my future.) I took two 500 mg tablets of azithromycin after eating (you can take it with or without food). I began having hot flashes and stomach pain within 30 minutes. It was nothing too serious. A few minutes later, the stomach pain got worse. I knew it was time to hit the restroom. I had diarrhea, it went down pretty easy. I feel a lot better now, just a bit dizzy. I recommend taking it in the comfort of your home."

• SB9...
• June 28, 2017

For Chlamydia Infection "I had four 250 mg of azithromycin and felt fine straight after. I hadn't read the reviews and didn't know what was to happen next. BOOM two and a half hours later there was a waterfall coming out of my butt and felt like I was about to throw up! My temperature rapidly increased and I had terrible stomach pains! The next day I continued to feel ill, having awful stomach pains, but not once did I poo! Definitely learned my lesson! 100% making sure the boy covers up:/"

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

For Sinusitis "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 :("

• Hey...
• February 10, 2016

For Sinusitis "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."

• sca...
• June 27, 2009

Azithromycin for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I was prescribed a 5-day Z-Pak to treat a streptococcal pharyngitis infection. After the second day, the medication reduced the swelling and throat pain, but began to cause stomach cramping and pain. By the end of the third day, the stomach pain was severe, and the doctor recommended discontinuing use. This is the only antibiotic I have used that has caused an allergic reaction."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2020

For Chlamydia Infection "I had to post a review. Everybody's body is different. I was prescribed two 500 mg azithromycin pills and was told I could take them in one dose. I already ate prior to taking the pill before bed, but I decided to take them and eat a little after to help ease myself. Didn't do anything. I woke up to the WORST stomach pains I've ever had in my life. I took some pain medicine to help ease the stomach pains, so I'm just waiting for it to kick in. This is definitely teaching me a lesson. Wear condoms."

• Goo...
• November 25, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "I sadly got chlamydia again and was once again prescribed two 500 mg tablets to be taken at once. After about an hour of taking them, I felt like I was going to die, my stomach hurt so bad I couldn't walk, and taking deep breaths hurt so bad. It's a stomach pain I wouldn't wish on anyone. I'm surprised I didn't throw up because I came so close to losing it like four times. Please use protection from now on, I know I will. CAUTION!! DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING PLANNED FOR AT LEAST 3-4 HOURS AFTER TAKING!!"

• See...
• December 9, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "Just today I found out I got it, and my doctor has prescribed the 4 pills to take at once. I got home around 9:30 and took the 4 pills, then I had a small salad. Immediately, I started to feel like I have to throw up. Then my stomach starts to hurt horribly, hearing my stomach make all these weird noises and sounds. Then I started getting a ridiculous amount of gas out of nowhere. These side effects are the worst, I swear."

• wah...
• October 8, 2018

For Chlamydia Infection "Use protection!!! It is not worth it. 10 minutes after I took the 2x500 mg that I was prescribed, I was very nauseous and had horrible stomach pains. I just wanted to lay in my bed and not move - period."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2019

For Bacterial Infection "Took all 4 pills for vaginal discharge, no STDs. I had just eaten dinner, so I took the pills. Slight nausea for an hour or 2, so I took some anti-nausea medication. By bedtime, super nauseous and had stomach pains. I took 2 more anti-nausea pills throughout the night as I couldn't sleep for waking up every 5 minutes feeling like I needed to vomit. Then at around 4 am, all the pills kicked in and the nausea went away. Now 5 days later, I got diarrhea all day. However, it did clear up the vaginal discharge, though."

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

For Sinusitis "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."

• rai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2020

For Chlamydia Infection "Doctor called and told me I had chlamydia today. I just got four pills of Azithromycin and took them all an hour ago. As I was driving home, I had to vomit ASAP! Pulled over on the highway and was sick for 15 mins. Now my stomach is in a lot of pain and diarrhea."

• Ano...
• November 2, 2019

For Chlamydia Infection "For chlamydia, basically you’ll get some form of azithromycin 1000 mg, either in 2 or 4 pills. Usually, it’s a single dose, but it depends on what your provider thinks is best. Eat before you take it, you don’t have to, but it will help with stomach pain. You’ll either have intense nausea and feel like throwing up, or your stomach will start acting crazy, and you’ll probably take a watery poop. Other than that, some hours later or maybe even the next day, you will be fine as far as side effects. As far as symptoms, I took mine 2 days ago. I still feel slight symptoms when I pee, but it’s not as profound as before. I guess it hasn’t fully kicked in yet, but if by day 5 I'm not feeling better, I’ll begin to worry. They say it takes about 7 days for the antibiotic to fully work and to get retested in 3 months. Stuff that, I plan to get retested exactly 3 weeks after my initial treatment just to be safe. Simply put, it’s not as bad as it seems, you’ll more than likely be cured even if it takes multiple doses."

• Dum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "I started a new relationship with my current boyfriend, and I felt something not right after having unprotected sex with him the first time. I went to get tested, and unfortunately, it came back positive. They gave me 2 500 mg pink pills. I was so sick to my stomach that time... so nauseous with diarrhea. So did he. But we didn't wait long enough to have sex and got it one more time. Took it again last night around 10 pm and woke up that day (7:45 am) with bad stomach pain, nauseous and diarrhea-so did my boyfriend. So please wait to have sex again! Better to take it once and have the pain/diarrhea than to double take it for not waiting."

• Flg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

For Chlamydia Infection "I took 4 azithromycin pills (equaling a gram) that I was prescribed for chlamydia, and by the second one, they were hard to swallow. I got food afterward, and once I took my third bite, I felt instantly sick. Once I got home, I went to the bathroom and lay down. The pain that was in my stomach went to my back, and I was worried my infection had taken a turn for the worse, but I see after reading these reviews that side effects can vary and be a wild ride!! In all, if it works, it’s worth it."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 20, 2019

For Chlamydia Infection "I was infected with chlamydia by my then-husband. I was 7 months pregnant at the time. I took the single dose of two 500 mg pills. I took the meds around 4 in the afternoon and didn’t feel anything. Around 1 a.m., I felt some stomach pain and ended up throwing up. By 3 a.m., I had such severe cramps that I was screaming and crying on the floor from the pain. Finally then, my ex decided to take me to the ER. I was crying and in so much pain. The doctor said that I was having a severe reaction (I don’t remember the name of the condition). They gave me a sedative and pain meds to help, as well as Zofran to help with the vomiting. I went home by 8 a.m. I was in the clear after 10 days, but the medication itself was a nightmare."

• Ash...
• June 17, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "I've noticed I had a difference in my discharge then bleeding while I pee. Went to the doctor, turned out that I have chlamydia. I was prescribed 2 dosages of azithromycin. I took the pills Wednesday, it's now Friday, and I have NO side effects. Before I took the pills, I ate Chick-fil-A right before, then took them one at a time back to back because they were too big to take all at once. The only thing I felt was a little bit nauseous and a little stomach pain, but that was it. I could tell the medication is working ALREADY!!!!!"

• Bro...
• September 29, 2015

For Bronchitis "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!!"

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2016

For Bronchitis "Was prescribed 500 mg for 3 days for acute bronchitis and got worse on day 4 to the point of needing to go to the hospital. Deepened cough, unable to breathe, and severe stomach cramps. This drug is useless and only promotes worse superbugs and antibiotic-resistant strains."

• Bre...
• April 29, 2016

For Sinusitis "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."

• Jas...
• January 20, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "This is my first and LAST time having chlamydia! Apparently, I've had it for about 7 months with no signs except the urgency to use the restroom. Something told me to go get checked out, so I did a couple of days ago with the confidence of knowing that it was probably a yeast infection... nope, my doctor called 2 days later and told me I had contracted CHLAMYDIA! I couldn't believe it. I took the pills my doctor prescribed me, two 500 mg pills. I took them at 12:30 pm, I had to go to work at 2 pm and ended up leaving at 6 pm because my stomach was hurting so bad. I couldn't even put on my jacket when leaving work because my stomach was bubbling so intensely. I ran to the toilet so fast and have been twice afterward. NO SEX FOR ME TILL I'M MARRIED."

• Bor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "It has been a year since I broke up with my ex, and of course, I slept with him without protection because I decided to be stupid! Little did I know he had the clap and spread it to me. I got tested, and days later I got a call saying I had an STD, and it really does suck knowing you would be the one to get it! Very embarrassing news and something you NEVER want to hear. I went into my doctor's office and took 4 pills and left. About an hour later, I had the WORST cramps and stomach pains. I sat on the toilet with diarrhea for about 15 minutes, and I felt better. It's been 2 hours, and I feel better after the bathroom. Not horrible, but it isn't a fun experience. I LEARNED MY LESSON. NO UNPROTECTED SEX."

• Zan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2018

For Sinusitis "Took this 10 hours ago, 1-2 hours in stomach pain or heart pain? I can't tell, but it's very unpleasant. Nervous, ear and sinus pain too. I still haven't taken the second dose for today, skeptical because this feeling this drug has given me is very unpleasant. Not to mention the FDA warned about it in 2012. Will be calling my doctor when they open. Probably not taking the second dose tonight."