What side effects can this medication cause?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking dirithromycin and seek emergency medical attention:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, tongue, or face, or hives)
liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue)
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take dirithromycin and talk to your doctor if you experience:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
dizziness, fatigue, or headache
vaginal yeast infection
a rash
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?