Azithromycin and Vomiting: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Alw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2018

For Bacterial Infection "The drug is quite effective for me whenever I have one or more infections in my body (usually strep throat or bronchitis), as it takes care of them all at once. But the main issue is that I wouldn’t use it unless I have to. I have a history of gastritis and IBS, so taking this medication would normally give me a whole slew of digestive issues, from nausea to vomiting to diarrhea. Only on one occasion, though, had the side effects not been so prominent, when I’ve eaten a lot before taking the gel capsule version of it rather than the normal pill... perhaps the gel capsule version prevents too much damage to my stomach lining."

• Tap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2017

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "The secret of taking any antibiotics is a full stomach. Meaning, you should eat a full meal even if you don't have an appetite. A bowl of rice, soup, porridge, noodles, banana, oatmeal, peanut butter sandwich with honey, or anything you can eat. A full stomach before you take the medicine (in fact, any kind of medicine, even vitamins) is key to not feeling all the side effects. Also, if you feel too many side effects (nausea, vomiting, dizziness), you may be allergic to one component of the medicine you are taking. You should check on it! Like, I usually get Augmentin for my tonsils and ear infection, but I constantly get the same side effects when I take it, then I found out I was allergic to penicillin content."

• Ano...
• July 14, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "I was prescribed 4 tablets 500 mg. I took them back to back since taking it as a single dose was too much for me. Not even a couple of hours later, I felt a really bad stomach pain. I ran to the restroom thinking I just needed to use it, but I did vomit. Twice. It was a horrible feeling/experience. But if the antibiotic helps, then it's worth it."

• Ano...
• August 9, 2017

For Chlamydia Infection "Had symptoms of chlamydia, but just to be on the safe side in case I do have it, my doctor gave me the powder version, and omg, my stomach is killing me! Gagging, but no vomit so far, but I feel like I'm gonna explode soon!"

• Cas...
• February 11, 2018

For Chlamydia Infection "So I found out I had the infection, got prescribed 250 mg. Took it, felt fine at first, then I started to get hot and nauseous. Had stomach cramps, thought I was going to vomit and poop at the same time while driving. Mind you, I was on my way to church and had to use the bathroom at church. Hopefully this medicine works. Won't be irresponsible ever again."

• Tra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2017

Azithromycin for Sinusitis "This drug worked after 5 days on my sinus infection. On the 6th day, I experienced vomiting, dizziness, stomach cramps, constipation, black stool, hypertension, fast beating of the heart, low energy, hives on my face, headaches, swollen eyelids, and dark circles under my eyes. Day 11 after taking the last dose, still experiencing a fast heartbeat, swelling in my feet, and hives on my face. Low energy."

• Hi1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "Found out I had chlamydia after 10 months of being with my boyfriend. Got the 4 pills of azithromycin and threw up after about 2 hours. Couldn't hold it in. Violently threw up about twice. Have to go back and get new pills."

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

Azithromycin for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Azithromycin is the best for sinusitis and for long-term therapy, as it is safe and has no diarrhea or vomiting-related problems, as I feel."

• ano...
• December 19, 2012

For Chlamydia Infection "Just take it with plenty of food, after dinner would be best, and you should be fine with stomach pains or vomiting."

• Its...
• October 7, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "Took it at 8 p.m., and about 30 minutes later, I puked but saw no pills. Did see a little blood, though. Diarrhea came another 30 minutes later and was brown and watery. Was sort of okay afterwards."

• Anonymous
• March 31, 2017

For Chlamydia Infection "Awful. Took it about 2 hours ago and am currently sitting on the bathroom floor, puking my guts up. Hopefully, I don't have to take these tablets again."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

For Chlamydia Infection "Took two azithromycin 500 mg pills for chlamydia, and 2 hrs later I had the worst cramps of my life. Vomited and now too scared to leave the bathroom."

• Nic...
• October 19, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "Please take in the morning on a day off. Felt so nauseous and threw up. Didn't last more than 4/5 hours and you can probably sleep it off. Lots of farting too. No loose stools."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2020

For Bronchitis "I’m on day 5 of azithromycin and don’t feel much better. All this medication seems to have done is made me vomit, dehydrated, and given me diarrhea."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2019

For Chlamydia Infection "In the past, the 4 pills all in one dosage made me throw up with an upset stomach. So this time, I ate, and then I took 2 pills and waited an hour, then took the other 2."

• Dri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 14, 2016

For Chlamydia Infection "I took the one-time drinkable, and it was horrid. I took it, and it tasted terrible. I chased it down with water, and within an hour, I was puking and had diarrhea at the same time, but it was cured."

• TTa...
• July 21, 2017

For Chlamydia Infection "Taken 4 tablets of azithromycin. I was told to take all 4 straight away. Took them at 6:22 pm and started feeling sick very quickly, and at 7:01 threw up. Does this mean they will work or not?"

• No ...
• September 20, 2017

For Chlamydia Infection "I just took the medication after I ate dinner, and 30 mins later I threw up everything. Called the doctor, and they're giving me more medicine."

• Ick...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2016

For Bronchitis "I had vomiting, dizziness, turned blue and just got worse. Awful drug."