Biaxin and Ambien cr drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Biaxin (clarithromycin) and Ambien cr (zolpidem tartrate). Common drug interactions include chronic kidney disease among females and atelectasis among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Biaxin and Ambien cr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Biaxin?

Biaxin has active ingredients of clarithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 14,248 Biaxin users. Check the latest studies of Biaxin.

What is Ambien cr?

Ambien cr has active ingredients of zolpidem tartrate. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 5,660 Ambien cr users. Check the latest studies of Ambien cr.

On Jul, 09, 2026

16 people who take Biaxin and Ambien cr together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Biaxin and Ambien Cr, by gender? *:

female:

Chronic kidney disease
Drug hypersensitivity
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Epiglottic oedema (swelling and inflammation of the epiglottis)
Failure to thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children)
Feeding disorder (when children refuse to eat certain food groups)
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Premature baby
Pulmonary artery atresia (lungs artery absent)
Pulmonary artery stenosis congenital (congenital -narrowing (stenosis) that occurs in the lung artery)

male:

Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;)
Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart)
Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
Splenomegaly (enlargement of spleen)

What are the common drug interactions of Biaxin and Ambien Cr, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

Abdominal pain
Biliary dyskinesia (motility disorder that affects the gallbladder and sphincter of oddi)
Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
Pain
Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

Pneumonia
Back disorder
Back pain
Culture urine positive
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
Glucose tolerance impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis)
Haemoglobin decreased
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypokalaemia (low potassium)

50-59:

Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Premature baby
Pulmonary artery atresia (lungs artery absent)
Pulmonary artery stenosis congenital (congenital -narrowing (stenosis) that occurs in the lung artery)
Speech disorder
Stridor
Tobacco user
Tricuspid valve disease (disease of heart valve)
Tricuspid valve incompetence (inefficient heart valve)
Anxiety

60+:

Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart)
Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
Splenomegaly (enlargement of spleen)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 25.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 18.75%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 12.50%
Indigestion: 2 people, 12.50%
Constipation: 2 people, 12.50%
Depression: 2 people, 12.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 12.50%
Uterine Contractions During Pregnancy: 1 person, 6.25%
Fever: 1 person, 6.25%
Hormone Level Abnormal: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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