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Will i still have any side effects if i took 1000mg of azithromycin 4 hours ago can i still throw up?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

For sure: Azithromycin has a lot of GI side effects, and you just took a pretty solid dose. (however, it is the right dose for certain types of infections) the nausea should subside the next 6 to 12 hours, but don't be surprised if diarrhea kicks in at that point.

Answered 6/24/2014

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