Side affects of drinking achcol and taking z pak?

Answer 1

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hello, zpac is a real strong antibiotic you should make sure the label has a sticker that says no alcohol, in most cases what will happen is that it will make the drug stronger, or depending on your body weight it might make the drug not work...be careful

Answer 2

What are the possible side effects of azithromycin?
• Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using azithromycin and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
· chest pain, uneven heartbeats; or
· nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
• Continue using azithromycin and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
· mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, or stomach pain;
· dizziness, tired feeling, or headache;
· vaginal itching or discharge; or
· mild itching or skin rash.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.


What other drugs will affect azithromycin?
• Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours of taking azithromycin.
• Before taking azithromycin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
· nelfinavir (Viracept);
· digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
· ergot medicine such as methysergide (Sansert), ergotamine (Ergostat, Medihaler, Cafergot, Ercaf, Wigraine), dihydroergotamine mesylate (D.H.E., Migranal Nasal Spray);
· triazolam (Halcion);
· carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol);
· cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
· phenytoin (Dilantin);
· cholesterol-lowering medicines such as lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), or cerivastatin (Baycol);
· a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Cartia XT, Diltiazem, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), nimodipine (Nimotop), verapamil (Calan, Covera-HS);
· HIV medicines such as indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase);
· alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), midazolam (Versed), triazolam (Halcion);
· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron);
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· pimozide (Orap); or
· another antibiotic, especially clarithromycin (Biaxin) or erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S, Ery-Tab).
• If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use azithromycin, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
• There are many other medicines that can interact with azithromycin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.