Clarithromycin and Mycobacterium avium complex - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mycobacterium avium complex is reported as a side effect among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Rifabutin,.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mycobacterium avium complex 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 Mycobacterium avium complex?

Mycobacterium avium complex (a group of bacteria that are related to tuberculosis and can severely affect those infected by hiv) is found to be associated with 27 drugs and 5 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mycobacterium avium complex.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 25, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 13 people (0.03%) have Mycobacterium avium complex.

Could Clarithromycin cause Mycobacterium avium complex?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Mycobacterium avium complex when taking Clarithromycin? *

female: 15.38 %
male: 84.62 %

What is the age of people who have Mycobacterium avium complex when taking Clarithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

Rifabutin: 6 people, 46.15%
Fluconazole: 5 people, 38.46%
Viracept: 5 people, 38.46%
Stavudine: 4 people, 30.77%
Zidovudine: 4 people, 30.77%
Didanosine: 3 people, 23.08%
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate: 2 people, 15.38%
Pentamidine Isethionate: 2 people, 15.38%
Ethambutol Hydrochloride: 2 people, 15.38%
Crixivan: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Mycobacterium avium complex? *

Fever: 10 people, 76.92%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 23.08%
Dermatitis Bullous (inflammation of the skin characterized by the presence of bullae which are filled with fluid): 3 people, 23.08%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 23.08%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 3 people, 23.08%
Hepatitis B Antibody Positive: 2 people, 15.38%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 2 people, 15.38%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 2 people, 15.38%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 15.38%
Chills (felling of cold): 2 people, 15.38%

* 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.

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