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

Summary:

Hypercoagulation is reported as a side effect among people who take Azithromycin (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Nuvaring, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypercoagulation 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 40,710 Azithromycin users. Check the latest studies of Azithromycin.

What is Hypercoagulation?

Hypercoagulation (increased tendency for clotting of the blood) is found to be associated with 440 drugs and 533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypercoagulation.

On Nov, 05, 2025

38,326 people reported to have side effects when taking Azithromycin.
Among them, 27 people (0.07%) have Hypercoagulation.

Could Azithromycin cause Hypercoagulation?

Among these 27 people:

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

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Azithromycin? *

Nuvaring: 15 people, 55.56%
Amoxicillin: 13 people, 48.15%
Ciprodex: 12 people, 44.44%
Neurontin: 11 people, 40.74%
Tylenol W/ Codeine No. 3: 9 people, 33.33%
Simvastatin: 8 people, 29.63%
Aspirin: 8 people, 29.63%
Clopidogrel: 6 people, 22.22%
Promethazine W/ Codeine: 6 people, 22.22%
Pantoprazole: 6 people, 22.22%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypercoagulation? *

High Blood Pressure: 21 people, 77.78%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 19 people, 70.37%
Transverse Sinus Thrombosis (a blood clot in transverse sinus): 13 people, 48.15%
Migraine (headache): 12 people, 44.44%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 12 people, 44.44%
Memory Loss: 11 people, 40.74%
Otitis (ear infection): 11 people, 40.74%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 40.74%
Back Pain: 11 people, 40.74%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 40.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 14 people, 51.85%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 6 people, 22.22%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 14.81%
Diabetes: 2 people, 7.41%
Pain: 1 person, 3.70%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 1 person, 3.70%
Localised Infection (infection at the single location): 1 person, 3.70%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 3.70%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 3.70%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 3.70%

* 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 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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