Just like every medication even Zithromax is known to interact with a few other drugs. Therefore it is necessary to inform your doctors about all the prescription and non prescription drugs that you are using.
It is not advisable to consume this drug when you have also consumed an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium such as Rolaids, Maalox, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia, Pepcid Complete, and others. The problem with these antacids is that they reduce the effect this drug.
The following medications are known to interact with, therefore before getting your prescription you need to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medications:
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron, others)
- Warfarin (Coumadin)
- Digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps)
- Pimozide (Orap)
- Triazolam (Halcion)
- Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) or
- Other antibiotics
If you are taking any of the above mentioned medications then it is possible that you will not be allowed to take Zithromax. It is also possible that your dose will be adjusted and there will be special monitoring while you are being treated.
Don’t be under the impression that drugs other than those mentioned above will not interact. Make it a point to tell your doctor about all the medications and health supplements like vitamins and minerals you are taking before you begin taking Zithromax.
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