Clarithromycin and Skin erosion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin erosion is reported as a side effect among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Sertraline, and have Pulmonary embolism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin erosion 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 Skin erosion?

Skin erosion (a discontinuity of the skin) is found to be associated with 360 drugs and 527 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin erosion.

On Jul, 19, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 16 people (0.04%) have Skin erosion.

Could Clarithromycin cause Skin erosion?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Clarithromycin when they have Skin erosion? *

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

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin erosion? *

Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 14 people, 87.50%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 9 people, 56.25%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 50.00%
Skin Exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells): 6 people, 37.50%
Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 5 people, 31.25%
Post Inflammatory Pigmentation Change: 5 people, 31.25%
Rash Papular (redness with papule): 5 people, 31.25%
Itching: 4 people, 25.00%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 25.00%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pustular Psoriasis (raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus): 3 people, 18.75%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 3 people, 18.75%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 2 people, 12.50%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 2 people, 12.50%
Bacterial Infection: 2 people, 12.50%
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (wasting of spinal muscles): 1 person, 6.25%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 1 person, 6.25%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 1 person, 6.25%
Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 1 person, 6.25%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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).

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