Erythromycin and Mevacor drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Erythromycin (erythromycin) and Mevacor (lovastatin). Common drug interactions include hyperkalaemia among females and abdominal distension among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Erythromycin and Mevacor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Erythromycin?

Erythromycin has active ingredients of erythromycin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 12,563 Erythromycin users. Check the latest studies of Erythromycin.

What is Mevacor?

Mevacor has active ingredients of lovastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 4,988 Mevacor users. Check the latest studies of Mevacor.

On Jul, 16, 2026

18 people who take Erythromycin and Mevacor together, and have interactions are studied.

Erythromycin and Mevacor drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Erythromycin and Mevacor, by gender? *:

female:

Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
Hypervolaemia (abnormally increased volume of blood)
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Hypovolaemia (a decreased volume of circulating blood in the body)
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Loss of consciousness
Lung infiltration (a substance that normally includes fluid, inflammatory exudates or cells that fill a region of lung)
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)

male:

Abdominal distension
Anion gap increased
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Vomiting
Blood creatinine increased
Blood urea increased
Cardiac index increased

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

Difficulty in walking
Fibromyalgia syndrome (constant pain in their muscles and soft tissues)
Muscle weakness (a lack of muscle strength)

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

Hepatocellular damage (liver damage)
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
Nerve injury
Pain
Peripheral neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system)
Personality change
Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints)
Road traffic accident
Ulcer

50-59:

n/a

60+:

Chronic kidney disease
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
Ileus paralytic (obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles)
Livedo reticularis (a lace-like purplish discoloration of the skin)
Multi-organ failure (multisystem organ failure)
Muscle weakness (a lack of muscle strength)
Oliguria (not enough urine)
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)
Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Renal Injury (kidney injury): 3 people, 16.67%
Pain: 3 people, 16.67%
Infection: 3 people, 16.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 16.67%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 16.67%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 2 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.11%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 11.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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