Clarithromycin and Choledocholithiasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Choledocholithiasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cefazolin, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Choledocholithiasis when taking Clarithromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44,030 people who have side effects when taking Clarithromycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clarithromycin?

Clarithromycin has active ingredients of clarithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 45,044 Clarithromycin users. Check the latest studies of Clarithromycin.

What is Choledocholithiasis?

Choledocholithiasis (stones in the common bile duct) is found to be associated with 600 drugs and 961 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Choledocholithiasis.

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On Aug, 16, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 22 people (0.05%) have Choledocholithiasis.

Could Clarithromycin cause Choledocholithiasis?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Clarithromycin when they have Choledocholithiasis? *

What is the gender of people who have Choledocholithiasis when taking Clarithromycin? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Choledocholithiasis when taking Clarithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Choledocholithiasis? *

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 12 people, 54.55%
Bone Marrow Failure: 8 people, 36.36%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 8 people, 36.36%
Pyogenic Liver Abscess (liver abscess caused by bacteria): 8 people, 36.36%
Jaundice - Yellow Skin (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin): 7 people, 31.82%
Meningioma (a diverse set of tumours arising from the meninges): 7 people, 31.82%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 7 people, 31.82%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 5 people, 22.73%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 4 people, 18.18%
Gallbladder Disorder: 4 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 11 people, 50.00%
Meningioma (a diverse set of tumours arising from the meninges): 7 people, 31.82%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 4 people, 18.18%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 9.09%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 9.09%
Asthma: 2 people, 9.09%
Birth Control: 2 people, 9.09%
Blood Disorder: 2 people, 9.09%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 2 people, 9.09%
Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 2 people, 9.09%

* 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 Clarithromycin) and Clarithromycin (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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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