Cefixime and Weight loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Cefixime (cefixime), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Cefprozil, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight loss when taking Cefixime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,217 people who have side effects when taking Cefixime from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cefixime?

Cefixime has active ingredients of cefixime. eHealthMe is studying from 3,237 Cefixime users. Check the latest studies of Cefixime.

What is Weight loss?

Weight loss is found to be associated with 1,449 drugs and 2,291 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight loss.

On May, 26, 2026

3,217 people reported to have side effects when taking Cefixime.
Among them, 17 people (0.53%) have Weight loss.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Cefixime when they have Weight loss? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight loss when taking Cefixime? *

female: 30.77 %
male: 69.23 %

What is the age of people who have Weight loss when taking Cefixime? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cefixime? *

Singulair: 12 people, 70.59%
Cefprozil: 12 people, 70.59%
Alvesco: 11 people, 64.71%
Ceftriaxone: 9 people, 52.94%
Vancomycin: 7 people, 41.18%
Vancomycin Hydrochloride: 6 people, 35.29%
Fluticasone Propionate: 4 people, 23.53%
Gabapentin: 4 people, 23.53%
Ceftriaxone Sodium: 4 people, 23.53%
Lopressor: 2 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Weight loss? *

Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 14 people, 82.35%
Cough: 13 people, 76.47%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 13 people, 76.47%
Heat Exhaustion (dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes): 12 people, 70.59%
Rashes (redness): 12 people, 70.59%
Pneumonia Mycoplasmal (mycoplasma pneumonia (mp) is a contagious respiratory infection): 12 people, 70.59%
Sneezing: 12 people, 70.59%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 12 people, 70.59%
Itching: 12 people, 70.59%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 12 people, 70.59%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 9 people, 52.94%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 11.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 11.76%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 11.76%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 11.76%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.88%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 5.88%
Depression: 1 person, 5.88%
Endometriosis (appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 cefixime (the active ingredients of Cefixime) and Cefixime (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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