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

Summary:

Meningitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Azithromycin (azithromycin), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Efavirenz, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Meningitis 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 Meningitis?

Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges) is found to be associated with 651 drugs and 884 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Meningitis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

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

Among these 27 people:

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

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

female: 37.04 %
male: 62.96 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Azithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Meningitis? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 7 people, 25.93%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 22.22%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 18.52%
Death: 5 people, 18.52%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 5 people, 18.52%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 18.52%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 4 people, 14.81%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 14.81%
International Normalised Ratio Increased: 4 people, 14.81%
Dementia (madness): 4 people, 14.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 4 people, 14.81%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 11.11%
Laxative Supportive Care: 3 people, 11.11%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 3 people, 11.11%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 2 people, 7.41%
Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 1 person, 3.70%
Pneumonia Bacterial (pneumonia associated with bacterial infection): 1 person, 3.70%
Pneumonia: 1 person, 3.70%
Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection: 1 person, 3.70%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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