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Zithromax User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Zithromax has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 127 reviews on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Zithromax

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Pat...
  • January 18, 2011

For Pneumonia "Worked great. No side effects!"

10 / 10
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  • gla...
  • June 18, 2008

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "My ears hurt from the throat infection. This medicine gives relief in a couple of days and finished the infection off. I am well again."

10 / 10
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  • Ano...
  • January 10, 2010

For Sinusitis "I used this for every infection, now the sad part is I am resistant. I used the whole 5-day dose, felt a lot better, then the infection came back a week later."

8 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Anonymous
  • September 5, 2011

For Pneumonia "This is the only antibiotic that actually works!"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 11, 2008

For Skin or Soft Tissue Infection "I had a terrible skin infection, and a few days of taking Zithromax made it look a lot better. May need another course, but good for now."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 20, 2011

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Works great for strep infection."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 12, 2018

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Felt better overnight. Had upper respiratory tract infection. Zero side effects!"

10 / 10
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  • Sid...
  • March 17, 2017

For Chlamydia Infection "About 2 hours after taking four 250 mg tablets, I'm experiencing awful diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, jitteriness, and drowsiness. I ate before and after taking this medicine."

3 / 10
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  • tha...
  • July 18, 2009

For Sinusitis "This medicine is very good for my sinus, I feel very well now."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 12, 2009

For Sinusitis "I am taking it for my sinus infection. I am feeling better as far as my sinuses go. But I have had diarrhea five times today."

8 / 10
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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 17, 2013

For Chlamydia Infection "I used the 1-dose pack that has to be mixed in 60 ml of water. Worked great!"

10 / 10
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  • sug...
  • April 1, 2008

For Middle Ear Infections "This medicine absolutely did not help. Have bronchitis and an inner ear infection, and the Z-Pak did not help at all."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 30, 2021

For Bacterial Infection "I came down with a bacterial infection in my lungs. Within 24 hours, I was put on Zithromax 500 mg, one tablet a day. Day three, I felt 75% better. And not one side effect!"

10 / 10
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  • edd...
  • May 10, 2011

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I experience hallucinations (bad dreams) while using this medicine."

7 / 10
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  • Dor...
  • April 29, 2016

For Bronchitis "A lot of trouble with stomach issues; diarrhea, stomach pains, and major stomach discomfort!"

5 / 10
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  • Rai...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 9, 2016

For Pneumonia "Pneumonia. Finished Z-Pak today. Still don't feel any better. Cipro also did not work. What next? It's been 6 weeks now."

1 / 10
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  • Vhu...
  • August 31, 2009

For Bronchitis "While taking this medication, I developed severe diarrhea. Stopped medication, and it went away."

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  • Anonymous
  • May 20, 2009

For Sinusitis "I have used a Z-Pak several times. I love that it helps clear up whatever bacteria is causing my illness. I don't love each consecutive time that I take it, the side effects are more pronounced."

8 / 10
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  • Dea...
  • November 5, 2015

For Cystic Fibrosis "It helped end the infection, even thin the mucus. It's easier to breathe."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 10, 2008

For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "It worked fast, and I didn't have to take a lot of it. Only once in 3 days."

9 / 10
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  • Dan...
  • December 6, 2021

For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Couldn't take Zithromax, it caused very bad stomach pain. Might be a very good drug, but it just wasn't for me."

1 / 10
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  • Che...
  • December 9, 2020

For Chlamydia Infection "No effect at all, it makes my stomach upset in 1 hour. After that, no changes at all."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 20, 2018

For Bacterial Infection "I am currently experiencing 18 rare side effects. If I had seen this list beforehand, I would have refused treatment."

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  • Med...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 17, 2017

For Bronchitis "It worked for a while, but didn't kill the bronchitis because it came back. I also got a yeast infection right after taking it."

8 / 10
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  • bre...
  • May 21, 2010

"Very good information."

10 / 10
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