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I took 250mg of azithromycin (3rd of 4 doses). my tongue, jaw & neck went thumb and breathing was hard for a min. or 2 then cleared. should i worry?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Adverse reaction: Those symptoms are not commonly reported adverse reactions to azithromycin, but seem to be associated with the Rx. I don't know the reason for which you are taking the Rx, but I would suggest you call the prescribing physician and should not take additional doses of the Rx.

Answered 6/25/2015

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A member asked:

I took 250mg of azithromycin (3rd of 4 doses). my tongue, jaw & neck went thumb and breathing was hard for a min. or 2 then cleared. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

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