Azithromycin and Serum ferritin increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Serum ferritin increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Azithromycin (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Premarin, and have Headache.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Serum ferritin increased 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 Serum ferritin increased?

Serum ferritin increased is found to be associated with 615 drugs and 844 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Serum ferritin increased.

On Jul, 26, 2026

38,326 people reported to have side effects when taking Azithromycin.
Among them, 21 people (0.05%) have Serum ferritin increased.

Could Azithromycin cause Serum ferritin increased?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Azithromycin when they have Serum ferritin increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Serum ferritin increased when taking Azithromycin? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Serum ferritin increased when taking Azithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Serum ferritin increased? *

Fever: 8 people, 38.10%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 7 people, 33.33%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 6 people, 28.57%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 6 people, 28.57%
Weakness: 6 people, 28.57%
Vision Blurred: 6 people, 28.57%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 6 people, 28.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 28.57%
Haemochromatosis (body to absorb more iron than usual from food): 5 people, 23.81%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 23.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Fever: 3 people, 14.29%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 14.29%
Pain: 2 people, 9.52%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 4.76%
Arthropathy: 1 person, 4.76%
Back Pain: 1 person, 4.76%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 4.76%
Dizziness: 1 person, 4.76%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 1 person, 4.76%
Haemochromatosis (body to absorb more iron than usual from food): 1 person, 4.76%

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

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