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
- 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."
- 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."
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- Anonymous
- September 5, 2011
For Pneumonia "This is the only antibiotic that actually works!"
- 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."
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- September 20, 2011
For Upper Respiratory Tract Infection "Works great for strep infection."
- ggx...
- 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!"
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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."
- tha...
- July 18, 2009
For Sinusitis "This medicine is very good for my sinus, I feel very well now."
- 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."
- Cal...
- 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!"
- 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."
- 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!"
- edd...
- May 10, 2011
For Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis "I experience hallucinations (bad dreams) while using this medicine."
- Dor...
- April 29, 2016
For Bronchitis "A lot of trouble with stomach issues; diarrhea, stomach pains, and major stomach discomfort!"
- 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."
- Vhu...
- August 31, 2009
For Bronchitis "While taking this medication, I developed severe diarrhea. Stopped medication, and it went away."
- 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."
- Dea...
- November 5, 2015
For Cystic Fibrosis "It helped end the infection, even thin the mucus. It's easier to breathe."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- bre...
- May 21, 2010
"Very good information."
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For Pneumonia "Worked great. No side effects!"