Azithromycin (Zithromax) : Oral Antibiotic

I regret taking this.. did completely nothing, just made me break out soooo bad. I don't know why this is even being used in treating acne

I have taken minocycline for 2 years, occasionally switching to another one but I always end up back on minocycline. My skin is very good on minocycline but my doctor decided to have me try this one to see if it would get it even better. My acne is so bad right now it's ridiculous. It's like I'm not even taking a pill for it. My doctor told me few weeks ago when I asked to switch back to wait for a couple more weeks to see if it improves. It's only gotten worse. This is the worst my skin has ever been.

I had inconsistent bowel movements and frequent vomiting on this pill ): I am now taking Solodyn, and it is working wonders! My doctor says Solodyn is less abrasive on the gastrointestinal tract. If you have a sensitive stomach like me, I suggest Solodyn instead!!

If a doctor prescribes it agai. I wil ask for a different antibiotic.

I was prescribed this for a sinus infection. I've always had 2 or 3 pimples here and there. After taking this medicine my whole entire face is completely covered in tiny white bumps. Both cheeks, my forehead, my chin. Everything. This is the worst i have ever seen my skin. I have cried twice today and do not want to go into public. Considering calling into work tomorrow it is so bad. (It did help tons with my sinus infection).

I would save this antibiotic for severe lung infections.

I have had pneumonia and was put on this along with some allergy medicine. I was using this and only found out today it helps with acne. Which I had a little on my back that is clearing up. But note that I have been using baking soda on my self as well, to 'wash' off the soap. Then using coconut oil (just a little) to get rid of the dryness that results from the baking soda the last few days (3) as well. TBH the medicine may not of had any affect on me. As far as it helping my pneumonia I believe I am getting over it. But for it helping acne, it may or may not of been the case for me. But it may have helped. If any one of you really want to clear up your acne drink tons of water, eat healthy and exercise.

I have been struggling with acne my entire life and tried LITERALLY everything. I was using veltin topical cream recently from my old dermatologist and noticed my face only getting worse than ever after 7 weeks. So, I went to a new dermatologist and she put me on Azithromycin 500 mg, 3x a week, for one month. Next month, if it is doing well, I am lowering the dosage and continuing this process for 3-4 months. I have only taken it for a week so far and my face is AMAZING! I obviously still have the scars and my old zits are still recovering, plus I am on two topical creams, but my face seriously has cleared up dramatically and it almost has a glow to it. I do have minor stomach pains with this medicine but I personally think it is worth it if this is the one thing that will actually help clear up my acne. Definitely give it a try! If it isn't for you, it is just as easy to go off of it and not deal with the side effects anymore.

I have been all over when it comes to acne products. From taking Doxycycline to taking Minocycline, which caused my whole body to break out into an awful case of hives. I went back to the dermatologist a few weeks after recovering from my hives, I wasn't taking a oral medication at the time, but I was using Onexton in the morning and Tazorac 0.5% at night. Once I went back, my dermatologist prescribed me Azithromycin 250mg once every other day. As well as the topicals Aczone in the morning, and Tazorac 0.1% at night. I have seen a very good improvement with my moderate acne in a very short period of time. Don't be alarmed if you have a bad initial breakout, the medication will clear it up in a fast time period. I have experienced diarrhea because of this medication, but I would recommend Azithromycin, it can make a huge difference.

First i taken sepmax before a year and discontinued bcos i get rid of my acne.. Again after few months i had acne so i again taken that tablet no use of it...then i switch to doxycycline, after a week my pimples gets worse so i feel better not to take any medicine, because within four days my acne automaticaly cured.. any how i have acne atleast two or three on my face with blemishes left over.. Finally i went to another dermatologist he said u have one or two acne no need to take medicine..but he prescribed azithromycin 500mg pack now i taken this for a week still to continue for 7 weeks...no side effects mild stomach upset i found some difference in my rosacea and acne scars..day by day my face redness and also pigmentation is decreasing..stil waiting for 7 weeks to continue the medicine... i feel comparing to other antibiotics azithromycin is very effective , mild side effects, no photosensitive(not ur skin allergic to sunlight or any light) but very expensive