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How Can The Side Effects Of Azithromycin Be Managed?
Hi my wife has been on Azithromycin sorry about the spelling and she is having side effects from this her original dose was 1 4 times a day which was ok but was then put up to 2 4 times a day she is suffering wise effect from this such as tiredness and weakness the doctor has told her to top them was wanting to know joe long it would take for the summons to disapate
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is generally taken once a day. It does not seem usual doses the ones you are mentioning. Most common side effects of Azithromycin is stomach irritability and nausea and in elderly people it can cause heart problems. Please confirm with your doctor that the drug she is using and the dose is the correct one.
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Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is generally taken once a day. It does not seem usual doses the ones you are mentioning. Most common side effects of Azithromycin is stomach irritability and nausea and in elderly people it can cause heart problems. Please confirm with your doctor that the drug she is using and the dose is the correct one.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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