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What to do if i'm taking zithrox and just took my second dose. i just had a lot of diarrhea. is this normal?

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See below: This is not normal but is a known side effect of many antibiotics including azithromycin. Call or see your doctor right away to get evaluated and possibly be switched to another antibiotic.

Answered 11/30/2014

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