Azithromycin and Bedridden - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bedridden is reported as a side effect among people who take Azithromycin (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Muscle spasms.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bedridden when taking Azithromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 38,326 people who have side effects when taking Azithromycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azithromycin?

Azithromycin has active ingredients of azithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 40,716 Azithromycin users. Check the latest studies of Azithromycin.

What is Bedridden?

Bedridden is found to be associated with 874 drugs and 1,106 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bedridden.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

38,326 people reported to have side effects when taking Azithromycin.
Among them, 38 people (0.1%) have Bedridden.

Could Azithromycin cause Bedridden?

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Azithromycin when they have Bedridden? *

  • < 1 month: 66.67 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 33.33 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Bedridden when taking Azithromycin? *

  • female: 84.21 %
  • male: 15.79 %

What is the age of people who have Bedridden when taking Azithromycin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 3.23 %
  • 20-29: 9.68 %
  • 30-39: 9.68 %
  • 40-49: 6.45 %
  • 50-59: 9.68 %
  • 60+: 61.29 %

What are other drugs people take besides Azithromycin? *

  1. Acetaminophen: 13 people, 34.21%
  2. Furosemide: 10 people, 26.32%
  3. Prednisone: 8 people, 21.05%
  4. Nystatin: 8 people, 21.05%
  5. Aspirin: 7 people, 18.42%
  6. Augmentin: 7 people, 18.42%
  7. Coumadin: 7 people, 18.42%
  8. Gabapentin: 7 people, 18.42%
  9. Zofran: 7 people, 18.42%
  10. Lortab: 7 people, 18.42%

What are other side effects people have besides Bedridden? *

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 36.84%
  2. Fever: 12 people, 31.58%
  3. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 28.95%
  4. Head Injury: 11 people, 28.95%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 26.32%
  6. Fall: 10 people, 26.32%
  7. Joint Pain: 10 people, 26.32%
  8. Chest Pain: 9 people, 23.68%
  9. Cough: 9 people, 23.68%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 23.68%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 10.53%
  2. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 10.53%
  3. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 10.53%
  4. Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 3 people, 7.89%
  5. Hypopituitarism (diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults): 3 people, 7.89%
  6. Impaired Gastric Emptying: 3 people, 7.89%
  7. Clonus (series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations): 3 people, 7.89%
  8. Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 3 people, 7.89%
  9. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 7.89%
  10. Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 3 people, 7.89%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on azithromycin (the active ingredients of Azithromycin) and Azithromycin (the brand name). 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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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