Clarithromycin and Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated is reported as a side effect among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Prednisone, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated 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 Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated?

Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated (serious pain in many muscles) is found to be associated with 377 drugs and 336 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 15 people (0.03%) have Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated.

Could Clarithromycin cause Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated?

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated when taking Clarithromycin? *

female: 93.33 %
male: 6.67 %

What is the age of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated when taking Clarithromycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

Prednisone: 9 people, 60.00%
Magnesium Oxide: 7 people, 46.67%
Humira: 7 people, 46.67%
Potassium: 7 people, 46.67%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 5 people, 33.33%
Vitamin D: 5 people, 33.33%
Ventolin: 5 people, 33.33%
Lomotil: 5 people, 33.33%
Biaxin: 5 people, 33.33%
Gabapentin: 5 people, 33.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Polymyalgia rheumatica aggravated? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 66.67%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 66.67%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 9 people, 60.00%
Kidney Stones: 8 people, 53.33%
Pain: 7 people, 46.67%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 46.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 40.00%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 6 people, 40.00%
Weakness: 6 people, 40.00%
Back Pain: 5 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diarrhea: 4 people, 26.67%
Asthma: 4 people, 26.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 20.00%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 13.33%
Herpes Zoster: 2 people, 13.33%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 13.33%
Allergies: 2 people, 13.33%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 6.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 6.67%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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?

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