What are the side effects of azithromycin?

Common side effects of azithromycin may include:

1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhea
4. Stomach pain
5. Headache
6. Dizziness
7. Fatigue
8. Rash
9. Changes in taste sensation

Less common but more serious side effects may include:

1. Severe allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing
2. Liver problems, such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), dark urine, or persistent nausea or vomiting
3. Severe skin reactions, such as blistering or peeling skin
4. Irregular heart rhythm or palpitations
5. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (a severe form of diarrhea caused by a bacterial infection)

It is important to seek medical attention if you experience any severe or persistent side effects while taking azithromycin.

Common side effects:

- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Rash

Less common side effects:

- Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious skin reaction)
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis (a life-threatening skin reaction)
- Liver problems
- Kidney problems
- Heart rhythm problems
- Prolonged QT interval (a heart rhythm disorder)
- Deafness

Rare side effects:

- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- Guillain-Barré syndrome (a nerve disorder that can cause weakness and paralysis)
- Myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness disorder)