How to take Azithromycin
Your pharmacist will provide you with instructions on how to take your Azithromycin prescription.
Be sure to read your prescription label and follow the instructions. Then, call your doctor or pharmacy if you have any questions.
Azithromycin can come in different forms and doses, so follow the specific instructions on your prescription. It is typically prescribed as a five-day pill regimen with a dose of 500 mg (2 tablets of 250 mg) on the first day and 250 mg for the remaining four days.
What to avoid while taking Azithromycin
Azithromycin has 333 possible drug interactions. Don’t change what you are taking without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications or supplements, as well as over-the-counter drugs.
Avoiding excessive sunlight exposure when taking Azithromycin is important as it can make you sunburn more easily.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if consuming alcohol while taking Azithromycin is acceptable.
There are no documented interactions between Azithromycin and alcohol. However, drinking larger quantities of alcohol is not recommended when fighting an infection because it may hinder the body’s ability to fight the infection, lead to dehydration, interrupt sleep, and worsen common side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It can also decrease effectiveness.
Avoid taking Azithromycin if you have a certain muscle disease.
Do not take Azithromycin if you take Nelfinaviris. This drug can increase the amount of Azithromycin in the blood. If you’re concerned about this interaction, tell your doctor to check for liver abnormalities and hearing impairment.
Do not take Azithromycin if you take Warfarin. Taking Warfarin with Azithromycin increases the blood thinning effect.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your medical history and other drugs you are taking before taking Azithromycin.