Taking azithromycin with other medicines and herbal supplements (2024)

FAQs

What supplements should I not take with azithromycin? ›

Azithromycin can affect your heartbeat, so it's best not to take it with other medicines that have the same side effect. Tell your doctor if you're taking medicines that can affect your heartbeat, including: any medicines for an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), such as amiodarone or sotalol.

In general, any medicine that can increase the risk of bleeding (such as clopidogrel, SSRI antidepressants, or fish oils) may interact with azithromycin. Alcohol may increase the side effects of azithromycin and there is the potential for grapefruit products to interact with azithromycin; however, reports are uncommon.

Herbal remedies such as St John's wort, ginseng and ginkgo biloba could have harmful interactions with conventional drugs, scientists have warned.

Antibiotics and mineral supplements: Calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and other minerals interact with many antibiotics in a way that reduces the level of the antibiotic in the body and makes the treatment ineffective.

Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon. If you are taking aluminum or magnesium-containing antacids, do not take them at the same time that you take Zithromax®. These medicines may keep azithromycin from working properly.

You can eat and drink normally while taking azithromycin. However, if azithromycin makes you feel dizzy do not drink alcohol as it will make you feel worse.

Azithromycin, a commonly prescribed antibiotic for common infections since the early 1990s, is becoming less effective because of growing antimicrobial resistance.

This medicine can cause changes in heart rhythms, including QT prolongation. It may change the way your heart beats and cause fainting or serious side effects in some patients.

Herbs that can interfere with medications include black cohosh, curcumin (Curcuma longa), echinacea, garlic (Allium sativum) extract, ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Asian ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis), green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract, kava kava, ...

Can I take Chinese herbs with antibiotics? ›

Traditional Chinese medicine has a variety of active components, including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenols, and quinones, which can inhibit the growth of drug-resistant bacteria and be used in combination with a variety of antibiotics to treat various drug-resistant bacterial infections.

There are several combinations you should definitely avoid: Valerian and Kava: Taking these supplements together can cause dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, respiratory depression, impaired judgment, and motor control, and difficulty in concentrating. 2. , "Drug Interactions between Kava and Valerian Root", Drugs.com.

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between azithromycin and Vitamin D3.

Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between azithromycin and Vitamin C.

No interactions were found between azithromycin and Fish Oil. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.