Azithromycin Side Effects | Pharmacist Review | Best Practices

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  • čas přidán 17. 05. 2020
  • Pharmacist review of Side effects of Azithromycin and other topics such as - Uses (pink eye, sinus infections, gonorrhea etc.) Azithromycin Side Effects discussed include nausea, diarrhea, abnormal liver function as well as some Best Practices (when to take and potential drug interactions to watch out for).

Komentáře • 124

  • @chrisl5711
    @chrisl5711 Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is a very good video. I've seen a lot of this medication on CZcams but this one is the most thorough.

  • @demitriwelling1348
    @demitriwelling1348 Před rokem +2

    Great channel thanks doctor for sharing your knowledge.

  • @nessipatinio1748
    @nessipatinio1748 Před 3 lety +3

    Very explicit! Thank you!

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety

      Welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @MannyG32968
    @MannyG32968 Před rokem

    Superb information as I was experiencing some of the side affects mentioned. Including loose stool, mild diarrhea and mild stomach pain but I noticed that it was only in the morning when I wake up, immediately feeling these affects in my stomach and then having to rush to the bathroom. After awhile I felt much better. I didn't realize these side affects until researching this video. Thing is that I'm also on a vacation and this is NOT the time to have this problem despite sending an email to my doctor. My only thing is to be careful on what to eat and drink, then take it a day at a time until I can see my doctor in person again. Thanks for the excellent explanation and video!

    • @mridulkhurana533
      @mridulkhurana533 Před rokem

      same thing is happening with me . are you still having stomach problems

  • @m_edem_akafia
    @m_edem_akafia Před 4 lety +2

    Useful information. Many thanks.

  • @kirankiran7710
    @kirankiran7710 Před 3 lety +2

    More important for us thanks

  • @africanqueenmo
    @africanqueenmo Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic information thank you!

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

  • @edithchinyelu9997
    @edithchinyelu9997 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks so much. Good job.

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @rod8672
    @rod8672 Před 3 lety +1

    I think I have a sinus infection because there’s pain in my sinuses and I got yellow thick mucus coming out of my nose often and waking up with very dry sinuses. My doctor prescribed the azithromycin. Should the doctor prescribed me amoxicillin instead or will the azithromycin work?

  • @ysah1104
    @ysah1104 Před 2 lety +3

    Should I continue taking it even though I'm having diarrhea or other side effects?

  • @niyamikamulungu8868
    @niyamikamulungu8868 Před 2 lety +2

    I ve inflammation that is around my kness feet shoulders fingers wrest after taking azithromycin. What should I do to or take

  • @miriamhavard7621
    @miriamhavard7621 Před 4 lety +3

    ✨Thank you!!! Good information!!!

  • @randomfun6771
    @randomfun6771 Před 2 lety +1

    Sir gastrointestinal discomfort is either due to alteration in gut flora harmless bacteria killing or something else like acidity issues?

  • @dwcarter1965
    @dwcarter1965 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much this Great we'll spoken Video really answered all my Questions I had about Azithromycin 👍🏾

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 2 lety

      Great! Thanks for watching. All the best.

  • @ritahkhaeka8480
    @ritahkhaeka8480 Před rokem +1

    Thank you doctor

  • @switchunboxing
    @switchunboxing Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing video thank you so much

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 2 lety +1

      You are so welcome! Not doing bad on your channel as well. U got some pretty catchy thumbnails.

    • @switchunboxing
      @switchunboxing Před 2 lety

      Thanks. You made me feel at ease and I went ahead and filled my prescription right after watching this. I was a little worried because I don’t like medication and my strep test came back negative even though I was around somebody who has it and I am now sick. She gave this to me instead of penicillin because she said if I end up getting mono, penicillin can be bad for that. But then my mom said Z pack is not good for strep and it looks like Google said it could be weaker or something. Really didn’t want to take it if it had side effects and I don’t have strep but watching this video just made me feel safe and informed And I don’t usually take antibiotics it’s been like six years so I figure it can’t really hurt

  • @terryd4094
    @terryd4094 Před rokem +1

    I'm on propanol should I take it I read it's dangerous to mix the 2 Just need to know is it safe or will I have a Hart attack ?

  • @ninjadragonsolution9565

    Thanks for information s ...

  • @angiea8022
    @angiea8022 Před 3 lety +2

    Upper/lower infection -- Sinus and bronchial- didn't seem to have much of an impact, it's causing my illness to linger. I think I preferred Levofloxacin 500 mg worked GREAT last time I was sick.

  • @jerryjackson7438
    @jerryjackson7438 Před 2 lety +2

    Will anthramycin work even after diarrhea.

  • @Kimock7Autism
    @Kimock7Autism Před 3 lety +4

    Z-Pak worked for me a few weeks ago as a last resort to help cure an undiagnosed infection. I immediately felt better by day 2 of the z-pak. Two weeks later, the same symptoms have returned mostly extreme fatigue and low energy. I am considering taking another z-pak because I have no other options. What are your thoughts on taking a second z-pak assuming the first z-pak did not kill off all the bad bacteria?

    • @Canadian_Eh_I
      @Canadian_Eh_I Před 2 lety +1

      Hi what was the dosage?

    • @ali1122
      @ali1122 Před 5 měsíci

      I think you have to take as long period, maybe 14 days duration I'm not a doctor but you can consult you doctor, I'm taking this medicine too, but today is my 5 day's using this, i also feel better in just one day taking it,

  • @Rapture_Ready
    @Rapture_Ready Před 2 lety

    Can I take MEDROL STERIOD with AZITHROMYCIN?

  • @Leli8390
    @Leli8390 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing this video it's help a lot

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful! By the way, the recipes on your channel look yum yum. I like the fried fish with the onions & stuff.

  • @Holycowzombie
    @Holycowzombie Před 2 měsíci

    Have been experiencing severe dizziness for the last few days after finishing my 5 day prescription. In this normal and will it get better over time? Thank you.

  • @misbaaltaf1466
    @misbaaltaf1466 Před 3 lety +2

    Informative video
    I wanna ask how to overcome nausea while taking azithromycin ???

  • @ieashacherry8465
    @ieashacherry8465 Před rokem

    Is this like caliber?

  • @thanshikaulagam9357
    @thanshikaulagam9357 Před 2 lety +1

    Sir pls.pls help me I gave this azithromycin 200mg for my 4yrs(14kg) old..twice(3.5ml) for two days...what will happen sir...am so scared to death

  • @allieperez463
    @allieperez463 Před 3 lety +2

    Please help!!!! My doctor prescribed me Azithromycin and Colchicine to treat Covid 19. The colchicine she said is to avoid blood clots. Is this a right combination? Thank you.

    • @switchunboxing
      @switchunboxing Před 2 lety

      Zpak treats bacteria infections which Covid is NOT. Maybe they gave it to you in case there was bacterial infection

  • @kolitsamuel
    @kolitsamuel Před rokem

    Wow appreciate you

  • @inamarieligan391
    @inamarieligan391 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Doctor nice medicine
    Pneumonia ❤️❤️❤️

  • @camillev.5798
    @camillev.5798 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a bacterial sinusitis and I'm allergic to azithromycin

  • @kimberlyogaino650
    @kimberlyogaino650 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this

    • @kimberlyogaino650
      @kimberlyogaino650 Před 3 lety

      Does it affect women in the first trimester?

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety

      Azithromycin is classified as FDA Pregnancy category B. This means that In the animal studies, *no evidence of harm to the fetus* due to azithromycin was found. There are, however, *no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women* . Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, azithromycin should be *used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.*

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure!

    • @michaelmcmillan1425
      @michaelmcmillan1425 Před 3 lety

      @@kimberlyogaino650 You had an STD?

  • @oaklandcali5102
    @oaklandcali5102 Před 2 lety +1

    Can it make you extremely hungry

  • @a.bsenior339
    @a.bsenior339 Před 3 lety

    Can I take it with metoprolol

  • @namakulaphiona3795
    @namakulaphiona3795 Před 2 lety

    Am 33 weeks pregnant is zythromyclin ok for me

  • @helmernegado5265
    @helmernegado5265 Před rokem

    I ask you a question Sir,it is also good for an open wound to prevent infection?

    • @alexandertapel
      @alexandertapel Před rokem

      This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

  • @marvinalido-wq3od
    @marvinalido-wq3od Před 2 měsíci

    Sir gudpm Example how about having a GERD, or Acid Refluxe a person then taking a Azxithromycin for there gonoria what side effect sir.

  • @jeepginn
    @jeepginn Před rokem +1

    I took a 1 g and I am experiencing ringing in my ears. Is this common and will subside? Thank you so much for your answer.

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před rokem

      Hey Josh, do you have to take any more doses or are you done with the 1g? If you have to take more, I would recommend circling back with the doc.
      Ringing in the ears after Azithromycin is not very common but can happen. It usually subsides. However, if you have more doses to take, I would recommend erring on the side of caution and checking with your doctor if he wants you to continue with the same medication. All the best.

    • @jeepginn
      @jeepginn Před rokem

      @@HealthRX i stopped the dosing cycle. I’m hoping this will subside. Do you think it will go away. I had my hearing tested and there’s no hearing loss.

    • @jeepginn
      @jeepginn Před rokem

      @@HealthRX thank you for your reply. Any opinions advice truly helps.

  • @mssburr
    @mssburr Před 2 lety

    can you take Azithromycin with advil...
    I had a wisdom tooth extracted, but don't want to take narcotic pain pill.

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 2 lety +1

      I don’t see any reason why not. Best practice is to have some food in the stomach when you take Advil. All the best.

    • @mssburr
      @mssburr Před 2 lety +1

      @@HealthRX Thanks for the advice. I did eat before i took the Advil.
      All the Best too you as well.

  • @yaraviera4444
    @yaraviera4444 Před rokem +1

    I got really bad rash an high heart beat an dizzy

  • @belindajane89
    @belindajane89 Před 3 lety +2

    Can it affect pregnancy? Especially 1st trimester?

  • @galis2014
    @galis2014 Před rokem

    I took this meds for the first time yesterday 500 for an unknown infection( I won’t know until my blood work comes back but I think it’s from a insect bite) but an hour after taking I felt pain in my heart and I could barely inhale. It happened around 5 other times.

    • @marykec4098
      @marykec4098 Před 2 měsíci

      Heart attack is a side effect

  • @abh6963
    @abh6963 Před 2 lety

    It caused me a shortage of breath what can I do?

    • @victorialouise7898
      @victorialouise7898 Před rokem

      Stop taking them. Sounds like your symptom is due to an allergic reaction to the medication. I know this is an old comment but for anyone who has shortness of breath after taking any medication should stop taking the medication immediately.

  • @lhianejentazarte4946
    @lhianejentazarte4946 Před 3 měsíci

    It is my medicine of today for my acute pheunomonia l was admitted last March 20

  • @dhinpelaez1253
    @dhinpelaez1253 Před 3 lety +2

    what is the remedy for a long term diarrhea after taking azithromycin 2x a day for 5 days?

    • @shameembudha3320
      @shameembudha3320 Před 2 lety +2

      @Ayana G Hey can you plz share how did you find help
      I had 3 azithromycin 1 time a day and now suffering from diarrhea from last 10 days.. plz reply

    • @jjohnson9822
      @jjohnson9822 Před 2 lety +1

      probiotics

    • @youdontknowme3318
      @youdontknowme3318 Před 2 lety +1

      @@shameembudha3320 I had 4 all At once this week and I been having diarrhea as well

    • @isma9232
      @isma9232 Před rokem

      ​@@shameembudha3320 Hi, did you find some help?

  • @pappupaul9206
    @pappupaul9206 Před 3 lety +3

    Can it cause Tinnitus???coz im suffring aftr three day dose.....plz reply

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety

      Even though it is very rare (0.3%), Tinnitus has been observed during post marketing studies of people taking Azithromycin. Will not be a bad idea to let your doctor know for directions as to the way forward.

    • @pappupaul9206
      @pappupaul9206 Před 3 lety

      @@HealthRX actlly my Ent
      said this is not the reason of my Tinnitus....but in case it is dan...Hw long it will take to solve???is it tempory or permanent???I dont hv a hearing loss....mild Ringing one ear....

    • @biharibatman2941
      @biharibatman2941 Před 3 lety

      @@pappupaul9206 bro how is your tinnitus im also suffering from the same, did your improve after 1 month

    • @pappupaul9206
      @pappupaul9206 Před 3 lety

      @@biharibatman2941 Hey bro hv faith...First try to c find the cause of Tinnitus......Tinnitus is not
      a disease its a symtoms.....if you solve the cause you will b fine....tkcre

    • @biharibatman2941
      @biharibatman2941 Před 3 lety +1

      @@pappupaul9206 im asking how is the ringing did it improve after 1 month cause i took 2 day dose 500mg and developed tinnitus i haven't been able to sleep for two nights bro my ringing is not mild its very bad how much dose did u take

  • @nirmalraj8897
    @nirmalraj8897 Před rokem

    I am taking 500mg for three days… after taking 1st tablet.. I have high heart rate around 100bpm for more than 8 hours. Is it common for this tablet?

  • @rageposeidon4547
    @rageposeidon4547 Před 3 lety +1

    Are loss in smell and taste normal lasting for awhile and also numbness in fingers with pins and needles?

    • @HealthRX
      @HealthRX  Před 3 lety +1

      Loss of smell was observed in some people in post marketing studies.

    • @rageposeidon4547
      @rageposeidon4547 Před 3 lety

      @@HealthRX thanks for the response

    • @samclub2129
      @samclub2129 Před 3 lety +1

      I also have numbness and tingling after taking

    • @junikulu9148
      @junikulu9148 Před 3 lety

      @@samclub2129 did they go away

    • @fadedphilosphy
      @fadedphilosphy Před 2 lety +1

      OMG I LOST MY SENSE OF TASTE AND SMELL AFTER TAKING AZIR. I’m panicking right now. When will I get my back sense of smell and taste? Does anyone know?

  • @jaime4692
    @jaime4692 Před 2 lety +3

    currently watching while dying in the restroom

  • @manu93ize
    @manu93ize Před 3 lety

    Can u crush it ?

  • @sudiptabhandari690
    @sudiptabhandari690 Před 3 lety +3

    I accidentally took two tablets in a day so is anything wrong will happen?

    • @crystaldeion6757
      @crystaldeion6757 Před 3 lety +1

      i took two for day one n been taking one for 4 days

    • @Rapture_Ready
      @Rapture_Ready Před 2 lety +3

      I don’t think so. Just continue to take your one day. I also took 2 azithromycin the first day and I am taking 1 for the next 4 days.

    • @kagekun7689
      @kagekun7689 Před 2 lety +3

      Well usually the Z-Pak comes with six tablets you take two the first dose and then one every day until the medicine is done I just took my first two and I'm having bad stomach cramps I'm taking it for a sore throat can't wait for the four following days so I can get this over with 😡
      (Update) I just finished my medicine (took it for a sore throat) and probably on the 4th day I started noticing my sore throat go away little by little. It took a week but it's gone and I feel great!!!!! but definitely eat it with something I made the mistake of taking my first dose without eating and cramps were so painful so the next few doses make sure you guys eat what I did was I had ate something waited about 20 minutes took the medicine and then finished eating my food and that really really helped with the cramps

    • @kimberlyjoseph673
      @kimberlyjoseph673 Před 2 lety

      Could anyone tell me if they had any serious side effects. I'm pregnant and was prescribed this

    • @kimberlyjoseph673
      @kimberlyjoseph673 Před 2 lety

      Not sure about taking it during pregnancy

  • @wileyfox3436
    @wileyfox3436 Před 5 měsíci

    Made my eyes go red. 14 days.

  • @performa1
    @performa1 Před 2 lety +3

    1 month of diarrhea stomach pain, and joint pain. Dont take it if you dont need it

    • @xgtwb6473
      @xgtwb6473 Před rokem

      Did you get better

    • @performa1
      @performa1 Před rokem

      @@xgtwb6473 yes good 100% now , was like 4-5 months of problems

    • @isma9232
      @isma9232 Před rokem

      ​@@performa1 But did you Take something for the diarrhea or did it go away without taking any other medicament?

    • @isma9232
      @isma9232 Před rokem

      @@performa1 And do you still have diarrhea till now? I'm suffering the same and I don't know what to do

    • @isma9232
      @isma9232 Před rokem

      @@performa1I already have 18 days with diarrhea and I don't know what to do

  • @jacobregan5848
    @jacobregan5848 Před 2 lety

    Doctor or pharmacist 😂 please some one get this joke

  • @davidberg3154
    @davidberg3154 Před rokem

    Clamydia and 13 days of zithromicin