Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Zithromax: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
* diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
* chest pain, uneven heartbeats;
* nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
* fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.
Less serious Zithromax side effects may include:
* mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;
* stomach pain or upset;
* dizziness, tired feeling, or headache;
* nervous feeling, sleep problems (insomnia);
* vaginal itching or discharge;
* mild itching or skin rash;
* ringing in your ears, problems with hearing; or
* decreased sense of taste or smell.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.