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Azithromycin

Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat infections of the ear and throat, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and traveler's diarrhea. It works by preventing the bacteria from multiplying. Vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea are the common side effects of this medicine.

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I have been on an extended course of antibiotics for lyme disease. What are the usual side effects to anticipate as I gradually taper off the medication?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male. I have been undergoing an extensive course of antibiotics for several months now to treat Lyme disease. As I have been tapering off the antibiotics, I have noticed some unusual reactions. This happened a few months ago when I temporarily ran out of antibiotics ...  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The symptoms may be due to the side effects of antibiotics. Plaquenil can cause eye (visual) problems, hair loss or hair color changes, abnormal sound in the ear (tinnitus), muscle weakness, skin allergic reactions, ...  Read Full »

How can I treat the Epstein-Barr virus infection?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of anxiety and panic issues. I was trying to find out the root cause of it and I have found that I have IgG antibodies against Epstein-Barr Virus and a Streptococcal infection (Anti-DNase B Test) in my throat. I also seem to have OCD issues and always remember having t...  Read Full »


Dr. Purohit Manish

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I understand you are having antibody against EBV (Epstein–Barr virus) and Streptococcal infection but you have never suffered from EBV disease. You only had some episode of Streptococcal throat infection in the past. So first I wish to explain you that Th...  Read Full »

Does Azithromycin work the same as Amoxicillin Clavulanate tablet?

Query: Hello doctor, Does (Inozith-250) Azithromycin work the same as (Clavu-nova 625) Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablet USP? I am using to treat a back/chest problem I had two years back which the doctor prescribed Inozith-250 for me. I used the same drug when I had a similar problem and I am ...  Read Full »


Dr. Amrit Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, Azithromycin and Amoxicillin plus Clavulanate potassium work via different mechanisms. Azithromycin is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Azithromycin is a type of macrolide antibiotic. It works by decreasing the production ...  Read Full »

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