Azithromycin Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Diarrhea
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Nausea
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A High Alanine Transaminase Level
- A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
- A Skin Rash
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Decreased Appetite
- Headache
- Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
- Itching
- Vomiting
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
- A Type Of Muscle Paralysis Due To Blocked Nerve Function Called Neuromuscular Blockade
- A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
- A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Bronchospastic Lung Disease
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
- Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
- Hearing Loss
- Hives
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Liver Failure
- Liver Tissue Death
- Low Blood Pressure
- Pancreatitis
- Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
- Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
- Seizures
- Torsades De Pointes, A Type Of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Discolored Tongue
- A Distorted Sense Of Smell Called Parosmia
- A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
- Aggressive Behavior
- Agitation
- Anxious Feelings
- Chest Pain
- Constipation
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fainting
- Gas
- Generalized Weakness
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Hyperactive Behavior
- Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
- Indigestion
- Irritability
- Joint Pain
- Loose Stools
- Low Energy
- Nervousness
- Ringing In The Ears
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Skin Inflammation
- Taste Impairment
- Thrush
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