Question 1

how long is crushed azithromycin good for in mixed food or drink ?

Accepted Answer

: unknown; this hasn’t been studied. Take it immediately to be sure it will be effective.

Question 2

hi doctors. if i crush azithromycin and drink it with a smoothie, is the effect of the pill going to be the same?

Accepted Answer

Yes: but a liquid form is already available. Indeed, the majority of doses of it in the pediatric population is as a powder you mix up with water (keep in the refrigerator after it is mixed or use immediately).

Question 3

can two 500mg tablet of azithromycin be finely crushed and mixed in food water juice or mixed drink and still work to treat chalamydia answer for each?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. Can be crushed. It comes in liquid as well.

Question 4

i have 1000mg of azithromycin. can i crush it and put it in my drink ? will it cause heart arrhythmia ?

Accepted Answer

: Despite warnings and internet buzz about azithromycin and EKG abnormalities that predispose to arrhythmia, it almost never happens. Crushing it or taking the pills whole makes no difference. It will taste extremely bitter if you crush and drink it, but it will work just fine. However, this may not be the best treatment for you anyway; comment to follow.

Question 5

can i crush 2 500mg tablets of sustained release zithromax and put it in a fruit smoothie and drink it? i have a hard time swallowing large pills.

Accepted Answer

Nope.: I would not crush it, as you are changing how available the medication is in your system... more may be introduced into your bloodstream at one time than through gradual digestion.  Consider liquid versions of the antibiotics if swallowing is difficult.

Question 6

is it ok to put azithromycin in a hot drink?

Accepted Answer

No!: First, Azithromycin (zithromax) is not mean to be mixed with anything except the liquid provided by the pharmacy (when it comes to you as a suspension).  Mixing it with any other liquids than water could inactivate the drug, and then you're not getting the antibiotic effect you just pain a bunch of money for!  and you won't get better!
secondly, Azithromycin is not heat stable above 86 degrees.

Question 7

got claymida of a one night stand ordered the azithromycin 2 tablets 500mg how long befor i can drink again just so i don't ruin the medication?

Accepted Answer

Zithromax: There are no interactions between Zithromax and alcohol so that should not be a problem. I would waint atleast 24 hours so the medicine gets absorbed.

Question 8

i just took azithromycin 250 mg in 4 pills. im also an alcoholic and drink at least a pint n a half a day should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol in unnatural amounts, as in alcoholic drinks, is toxic to living tissues. An alcohol abuser can safely gradually stop drinking alcohol with the help of her doctor. If no doctor is available at all, she can slowly come off the alcohol... such as weaning down gradually over a one month period, to zero drinks, and then never touch the stuff again (plus stay away from people who are drinking).

Question 9

if i took a 500 mg azithromycin two pills yesterday at noon, and haven't taken anymore pills since that dose i would i be able to drink tonight?

Accepted Answer

Azithromycin+Alcohol: There are no known interactions between azithromycin and alcohol so unless you are on other medications that interact with alcohol, it should be fine for you to have a drink tonight.  However, always drink responsibly.

Question 10

i took 4 azithromycin yesterday.can i drink now?

Accepted Answer

Sure: You will not have any problems but given that you just took those pulls suggest do so in moderation.

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Hi doctors. if i crush azithromycin and drink it with a smoothie, is the effect of the pill going to be the same?

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Can two 500mg tablet of azithromycin be finely crushed and mixed in food water juice or mixed drink and still work to treat chalamydia answer for each?

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I have 1000mg of azithromycin. can i crush it and put it in my drink ? will it cause heart arrhythmia ?

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Can i crush 2 500mg tablets of sustained release zithromax and put it in a fruit smoothie and drink it? i have a hard time swallowing large pills.

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Is it ok to put azithromycin in a hot drink?

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Got claymida of a one night stand ordered the azithromycin 2 tablets 500mg how long befor i can drink again just so i don't ruin the medication?

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I just took azithromycin 250 mg in 4 pills. im also an alcoholic and drink at least a pint n a half a day should i be worried?

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If i took a 500 mg azithromycin two pills yesterday at noon, and haven't taken anymore pills since that dose i would i be able to drink tonight?

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I took 4 azithromycin yesterday.can i drink now?

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