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Title: Azithromycin
Post by Avonlea on 01/08/13 at 01:19:57

Hello everyone? Has anyone successfully taken Azithromycin (Zithromax)? I was on a trip over New Year's, came back and tested positive for Strep throat. :P Since I've reacted to Keflex before, they prescribed Azithromycin. Its powerful and looks like it has red dyes in it. I'd be surprised if I don't react to it, so I'm working myself up over the thought of putting the pill in my system. Ironically, I took zinc last night and the throat feels better today, without antibiotics.

Any input is much appreciated!

Title: Re: Azithromycin
Post by Starflower on 01/08/13 at 03:37:42

I took a "z" pack in November for some kind of sinus/lung infection. It didn't bother me, but it also didn't help :( I had to take something even stronger (augmentin) a week later.

I'm pretty tolerant of most medications though :-/ I think you're right to be cautious... it would be a good idea to take the first couple of doses when someone else is around to make sure you're doing OK.

Heather

Title: Re: Azithromycin
Post by Avonlea on 01/08/13 at 13:35:54

Thanks, Heather. I took the z-pack years ago for pneumonia & it worked well. That was before all the mast cell issues, of course). If it didn't work for you that must've been some infection you had!

I have a call in to Brigham and Women's for some pre-medication guidance.

Whitney

Title: Re: Azithromycin
Post by Joan on 01/08/13 at 15:11:28

I also am fine with Azithromycin.

However, I had severe anaphylaxis from Avelox (in the same group with Cipro, Levaquin, and other fluoroquinolone antibiotics). They're known to cause direct histamine release. Had the same problem with doxycycline.

Title: Re: Azithromycin
Post by Avonlea on 01/09/13 at 09:02:30

Thanks, Joan. You are such a good source of information.

I heard from Dr. Lee of Dr. Castells' office, who said that Azithromycin is usually well tolerated by the mast cell patients. She asked me to report back how I do.

Whitney

Title: Re: Azithromycin
Post by Joan on 01/09/13 at 19:00:30

I hope it's fine, too. Let us know how you're doing!