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How Long Will This Last I Took Azithromycin And Have Cold Sweat At Night?
Question: I took Azithromycin and have cold sweat at night. How long will this last?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have taken azithromycin and have cold sweat at night as a side effects of azithromycin.
Azithromycin belongs to the group of medications known as macrolides may stay in the system for 15-16 days after the last dose as it has a long half life. If you think that your night sweats may result from Azithromycin as a side effects, then it will last for 15-16 days after taking the last dose of azithromycin.
Stop taking of azithromycin will subside night sweats at night over the passing of time .
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have taken azithromycin and have cold sweat at night as a side effects of azithromycin.
Azithromycin belongs to the group of medications known as macrolides may stay in the system for 15-16 days after the last dose as it has a long half life. If you think that your night sweats may result from Azithromycin as a side effects, then it will last for 15-16 days after taking the last dose of azithromycin.
Stop taking of azithromycin will subside night sweats at night over the passing of time .
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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