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I cannot take zithromax, but i have taken another macrolide several times in the last few years (clarithromycin)?
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Not uncommon: There are many people who are not allergic to a class of medications, but tolerate some macrolides better than others.
Answered 12/8/2015
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Call the doc: There are options when it comes to treating an infection. Indeed, azithromycin and clarithromycin are quite similar. It's too bad you've had trouble with the azithromycin - there are other forms (such as a suspension) if it's the large size of the pills that bothers you. The clarithromycin should work just fine too - so I would call the prescribing doc for assistance.
Answered 10/30/2017
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