Zpack

Hello, I was diagnosed with pneumonia yesterday and prescribed the Zpack. I took the first dose which is 2 pills together. I found out after this that because I am on Effexor that that antibiotic is not recommended for me to take because it can interact with eachother and can cause heart issues. They are starting me on Augmentin today. Is it safe to take today being that I just took the first dose of the Zpack yesterday? ## It is always best to follow your doctor's prescribing instructions. If they say it is safe for you to switch, then you should do so. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including dizziness, diarrhea, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. I am not saying there aren't any possible risks, but the NIH lists them as being very r...

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I have taken 2 augmentin 875-125 pills 12 hours apart. Is it safe for me to start azithromycin after 12 hours have lapsed since the last augmentin? ## Hello, Vern! How are you? Has your doctor instructed you to switch from one to the other? There aren't any problems with doing so, since they are both antibiotics. If you were taking them together, the Azithromycin could reduce the efficacy of the Amoxicillin. The FDA classifies these medications as antibiotics and typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you....everything is fine

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I just finished 6 days of 500 mg Zithromax, and the 6 day medrol dose pack....3rd antibiotic in a month. Started achiness, dry cough in October, took 250mg zpack 5 days....better for 14 days, jogged in the cold, work around kids.... Right ear and side of throat started hurting 2nd week of Nov... A cephalosporin antibiotic 7 days... No better week if Thanksgiving, achy, pain upper left rib area, coughing up tons of phlegm. Chest xray clear, diagnosed infection and pleurisy. That is when 500 mg zpack and medrol dose pack were prescribed....I finished those 1 day ago, 12/3... I am suppose to get all blood work for my physical, 12/12.. I am wondering if I should wait til Jan? I am supplies to be out of town Christmas.....I don't know if all this will effect labs negatively... ## It migh...

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I just got off zpack about a week ago and before that i had taken penicillin vk 500mg. So i wanted to know if it's ok to take doxycycline 100 mg because my ears are bothering me now? ## That is fine, if your medical provider has instructed you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects of these antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. However, doing so without confirmation that you have an infection could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria, which could put your life in danger. Why have you been taking so many antibiotics?

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I am trying to find the manufacturer of generic zpack, it was made in India and came in a white and purple box. If anyone knows the manufacturer please let me know. ## I was able to find a webpage that "seems" to list all of the Azithromycin brands from India. Maybe you can find a name that matches up with what your package says: drugsupdate.com/brand/showavailablebrands/222/20 NOTE: the names of corresponding manufacturers are listed in the bottom right corner of each box I hope this helps!

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I have recently found out that my sugar level in my blood is 170. Took a zpack streroids for plantars facia, 60 days ago. Began taking metFORMIN 40 days ago. Also have hypoglycemia (take levothyroxine 150mcg). Also have arthritis take sulfasalazine, plaquenal and mobic. I am male, 52 yrs old, 30 to 40 pds overweight. Is it possible the blood count is still high from taking the steroids? Should I expect it to go back to normal in any certain time? Feel like dr.s are overreacting to level of sugar in my blood. ## A Z-Pack doesn't contain steroids, it contains the antibiotic Azithromycin and that shouldn't upset your blood sugar levels. It is also doubtful that a steroid would still have an effect on them 60 days later. And Hypglycemia is high blood sugar/diabetes and wouldn't ...

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Hello, I was diagnosed with Pneumonia 4 weeks ago, tried Zpack it didn't work then I tried Ampicillin it cleared up the Pneumonia but left me with fluid behind the ear drum the pharmacist suggested Benadryl, I do have another bottle of amoxicillin. I'm not in pain, no infection per ENT my hearing is just badly impaired. Thank You, for you thoughts. ## Hello, Brittany! How are you? It is a decongestant, so it can have a drying effect and might help. Side effects to it may include dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. However, you should only take it, if your doctor says that it is safe for you to do. More antibiotics won't help, since they only treat bacterial infections and will do nothing to dry up the remaining fluid. Plus, taking them inappropriately could result in your d...

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I have been taking Zithromax for a stubborn sinus infection and have not gotten any better but actually worse, so my Dr switched me to Bactrim. I know that Zpack remains in your system for about ten days. Is it ok to mix them? Should I expect side effects? ## You should follow your doctor's prescribing instructions. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, non-allergic skin rash, and headache. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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Been in Amoxi/clav 875mg for two days now for a severe sinus infection and my face us still swollen up to my eye (twice the original size) should I go to the emergency room. Usually I'm put on a Zpack and steroid ## Hi! How are you doing? Generally with antibiotics, the rule is it shouldn't get any worse after 24 hours and you should see improvement after 3 days. If at that time, you haven't seen improvement, or if it gets worse, then you should contact your doctor. You can learn more Augmentin details here. Have you tried ice packs on the swelling? ## Can you take amox-clav 875-125 mg tablets while taking 80 mg. of methadone a day?

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Think it might be an inhalor or associated with it. ## I have a head cold that started 27 Dec 16, spitting phlegm and a runny nose. Having temporary breathing problems and congestion in the lungs. Body temperature 96.3. ## I received a steroid shot on thursday evening for acute bronchitis. She prescribed me a zpack just in case. I'm still not feeling great. How long should I wait before I can start the zpack, if I feel no changes that is? Today is Saturday. ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Theresa, has there been any change, or did you try the antibiotic? ## I took 3 pills of Z-pack 10 days ago for an ear...

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My daughter had allergic reaction to generic Z-pack manufactured in Israel for a PA pharmaceutical company.Is this legal for my insurance to provide this? My daughter has taken the brand name Z-pack at least 6 times without a problem. Are others having these problems. She is to the point of steroids to control her swelling and rash. Any reply appreciated. I am an RN. ## Zpack allergy of hives.... My husband had the exact same problem...broke out in hives this week after taking the first dose...I googled and found your comment....I checked his meds and his is also a generic from India!!! Do I hear class action?? ## Doubtful, it sounds like an allergic reaction to something in the ingredients, possibly a filler and that is something you are warned about in the medication information. It i...

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