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Is It Normal To Have Spotting After Taking Azithromycin?
i took a single dose of azithromycin on thursday 12/13/12 and had nausea afterwards but then was pretty much symptom free. on Saturday the 15th i began to spotting, but not regular spotting. its a darker thicker blood. i can t find anywhere that says this is a common symptom. should i be worried or is this normal?
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Hello,
Azithromycin is an antibiotic and like all the medication has side effects. One of them is vaginal discharge.
If this symptom has occurred for the first time and doesn't repeat anymore there is nothing to worry about. If spot is going to happen again you have to make an appointment with your gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Azithromycin is an antibiotic and like all the medication has side effects. One of them is vaginal discharge.
If this symptom has occurred for the first time and doesn't repeat anymore there is nothing to worry about. If spot is going to happen again you have to make an appointment with your gynecologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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