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Effectiveness of Zithromax by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Zithromax, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	12.5%	62.5%	25%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	81.2%	18.8%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	93.8%	6.2%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	56.2%	43.8%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	81.2%	18.8%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	12.5%	81.2%	6.2%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	6.2%	62.5%	31.2%	0%
Energy	0%	6.2%	62.5%	31.2%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	93.8%	6.2%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	93.8%	6.2%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Patience	0%	6.2%	87.5%	6.2%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	93.8%	6.2%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	93.8%	6.2%	0%
Sleep	0%	6.2%	56.2%	31.2%	6.2%
Stress Level	0%	6.2%	75%	18.8%	0%

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Commonly Reported Zithromax Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Diarrhea	64.7%	17.6%	11.8%	5.9%	0%
Dizziness	85.7%	7.1%	0%	7.1%	0%
Drowsiness	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Dry Skin	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Fatigue	85.7%	7.1%	0%	7.1%	0%
Fever	70%	10%	10%	10%	0%
General Discomfort	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	92.9%	0%	0%	7.1%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Nausea	83.3%	0%	0%	16.7%	0%
Pain	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Stomach Ache	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Zithromax Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	85.7%	0%	14.3%	0%	0%
Chest Pain	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Depression	87.5%	0%	0%	12.5%	0%
Dizziness	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
General Discomfort	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Nausea	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ulcers	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Vomiting	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%

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12 Sep 2010	I stopped after the second day due to stomach problems, vomiting, diarrhea, upset stomach. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
09 Sep 2010	I stopped after the second day due to stomach problems, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach upset. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Aug 2010	it's a great way to expedite the curing of the flu or a cold —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
01 Jun 2010	I was better a little under a week after taking it. —Posted by Ronnie Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
11 May 2010	I had a bad cold/sinus infection. I went to the doctor and he said I had Bronchitis, a Sinus Infection, and Ear Infection. He prescribed me with Zithromax and it works fast. I recommend it for anyone else who has what I have. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use