Azithromycin and Tongue oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tongue oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Azithromycin (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Benadryl, and have Cough.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tongue oedema 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 Tongue oedema?

Tongue oedema (swelling of tongue) is found to be associated with 519 drugs and 634 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tongue oedema.

On Jul, 11, 2026

38,326 people reported to have side effects when taking Azithromycin.
Among them, 24 people (0.06%) have Tongue oedema.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Azithromycin when they have Tongue oedema? *

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

female: 69.57 %
male: 30.43 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Azithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tongue oedema? *

Face Oedema (swelling of face): 5 people, 20.83%
Lip Oedema (swelling of lip): 4 people, 16.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 16.67%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 3 people, 12.50%
Eyelid Oedema (eyelids are swollen and contain excessive fluid): 3 people, 12.50%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 12.50%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 8.33%
Swallowing Difficulty: 2 people, 8.33%
Itching: 2 people, 8.33%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cough: 3 people, 12.50%
Encephalitis Autoimmune (autoimmune origin disturbances of consciousness and pyramidal signs, inflammation of the brain): 2 people, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 8.33%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 4.17%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 4.17%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 1 person, 4.17%
Pain: 1 person, 4.17%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 4.17%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 1 person, 4.17%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 1 person, 4.17%

* 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

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