Biaxin and Acne - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acne is reported as a side effect among people who take Biaxin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Dexilant, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acne when taking Biaxin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,608 people who have side effects when taking Biaxin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Biaxin?

Biaxin has active ingredients of clarithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 14,248 Biaxin users. Check the latest studies of Biaxin.

What is Acne?

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples) is found to be associated with 1,313 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acne.

On Jul, 15, 2026

13,608 people reported to have side effects when taking Biaxin.
Among them, 20 people (0.15%) have Acne.

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Acne when taking Biaxin? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Acne when taking Biaxin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Biaxin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acne? *

Weight Decreased: 12 people, 60.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 60.00%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 11 people, 55.00%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 11 people, 55.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 55.00%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 55.00%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 55.00%
Abdominal Discomfort: 11 people, 55.00%
Body Temperature Increased: 9 people, 45.00%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 9 people, 45.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 45.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 10.00%
Sinobronchitis (long lasting paranasal sinusitis with repeated bronchitis): 1 person, 5.00%
Pain: 1 person, 5.00%
Oesophageal Ulcer (ulcer of oesophagus): 1 person, 5.00%
Growth Hormone Deficiency: 1 person, 5.00%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 5.00%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 5.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 5.00%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 5.00%

* 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 clarithromycin (the active ingredients of Biaxin) and Biaxin (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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