Clarithromycin and Imodium a-d drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin) and Imodium a-d (loperamide hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include upper limb fracture among females and depression among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Clarithromycin and Imodium a-d. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clarithromycin?

Clarithromycin has active ingredients of clarithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 45,044 Clarithromycin users. Check the latest studies of Clarithromycin.

What is Imodium a-d?

Imodium a-d has active ingredients of loperamide hydrochloride. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 8,944 Imodium a-d users. Check the latest studies of Imodium a-d.



On Jul, 08, 2026

13 people who take Clarithromycin and Imodium a-d together, and have interactions are studied.

Clarithromycin and Imodium a-d drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Clarithromycin and Imodium A-D, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Upper limb fracture
  2. Upper respiratory tract infection
  3. Acute myocardial infarction (acute heart attack)
  4. Acute respiratory failure
  5. Adverse reaction
  6. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  7. Blood glucose increased
  8. Cardiac failure congestive
  9. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  10. Dizziness

male:

  1. Depression
  2. Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
  3. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)

What are the common drug interactions of Clarithromycin and Imodium A-D, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Acute myocardial infarction (acute heart attack)
  3. Herpes zoster
  4. Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
  5. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  6. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  7. Mycobacterium avium complex infection
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  10. Pulmonary thrombosis (scarring in the lungs)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 30.77%
  2. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 23.08%
  3. Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 7.69%
  4. Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.69%
  6. Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 1 person, 7.69%
  7. Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 7.69%
  8. Cystinosis (abnormal accumulation of the amino acid cystine): 1 person, 7.69%
  9. Cryoglobulinaemia (blood contains large amounts of cryoglobulins - proteins): 1 person, 7.69%
  10. Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clarithromycin and loperamide hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Clarithromycin and Imodium a-d, respectively), and Clarithromycin and Imodium a-d (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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