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

Summary:

Skin hypertrophy is reported as a side effect among people who take Clarithromycin (clarithromycin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Sertraline, and have Pain.

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

Skin hypertrophy (skin cells enlarges) is found to be associated with 594 drugs and 544 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin hypertrophy.

On Jul, 09, 2026

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

Could Clarithromycin cause Skin hypertrophy?

Among these 15 people:

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

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

female: 69.23 %
male: 30.77 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

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

Weakness: 9 people, 60.00%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 8 people, 53.33%
Temporal Arteritis (inflammation and damage to blood vessels that supply the head area): 8 people, 53.33%
Swelling Face: 8 people, 53.33%
Abdominal Distension: 8 people, 53.33%
Acidosis (build-up of carbon dioxide in the blood): 8 people, 53.33%
Acute Severe Asthma: 8 people, 53.33%
Diplopia (double vision): 8 people, 53.33%
Eye Swelling: 8 people, 53.33%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 53.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 60.00%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 8 people, 53.33%
Hyperaldosteronism: 8 people, 53.33%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 8 people, 53.33%
Depression: 8 people, 53.33%
Asthma: 8 people, 53.33%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 8 people, 53.33%
Dry Mouth: 5 people, 33.33%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 3 people, 20.00%
Eye Infection: 2 people, 13.33%

* 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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