Azithromycin problem.

[Sukirose3]

Hi, I am taking Azithromycin 3 days a week for Bronchiectasis i have been taking them for 6 weeks,I find I have a painful persistent cough ,is there any one else with this problem,has any one found a solution ,would love some help.

[Hidden]

G'day Sukirose3.........Azithromycin is An antibiotic used to treat or prevent bacterial or mycobacterial infections and is commonly used for organ transplantees. If you are experiencing any discomfort contact your medical provider.... Dr or hospital. The coughing may be coincidental and not due to the meds...better to get it checked out....Best wishes

[Sukirose3 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for you reply,I will be visiting the Dr after the bank holiday

[Hidden in reply to Sukirose3]

Smart move Sukirose...we are mostly lay folk on here and whilst we can tell you of our own personal journey...we are NOT medically trained....Always consult with your Dr / hospital and PLEASE whatever you do...do not use Dr Google...can be a great aid but can be out of date and also mis-diagnose.....Best wishes

[Sukirose3 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks again Snoopy,some times it's just good to talk to some one who has similar problems.

[cofdrop-UK]

If the cough and pain are very different to your usual with bronchiectasis then you really need to get checked out. Azithromycin 1 3 times a week is, I expect you know but may not, is used as a prophylactic and is not a treatment. They are used to dampen down infections but cannot always prevent them. After 6 weeks I would get this checked out.

Let us know how you get on.

love cx

[Sukirose3]

Thank you for your reply I will be visiting the Dr. After the bank holiday

[Time_2_drink]

I agree get checked out it is best to stay of Google I have found take care xx

[Sukirose3]

Thank you for your reply,I have phoned the respiratory team and they said start steroids, I have and am only coughing to clear,it's a really helped.so hopefully on the mend.