I took clarithromycin and albuterol for a lung infection. Shortly into the treatment I developed a painful lump in left forarm (lump was hard and had a bit of a bruised look). Then I developed one on back of left ankle, then side of left foot, then side of right foot. I stopped the albuterol, no change in lumps. Felt beginnings of lumps in hands. Finished the clar. cycle and within a few days most lumps abate except for lumps on feet which are still very painful. Could this be an allergic rxn to clar.? I also have history of gout. Could this be a factor as well?
Yes, azithromycin can cause unusual swelling and bruising of skin in some patients. You can take a mild anti-inflammatory like broken to reduce pain and swelling if they do not resolve after stopping the Chat Doctor. Also take some it C supplements to reduce bruising tendency. Fact that you have gout may not aggravate your condition.