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

Summary:

Thrombophlebitis 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 Xylocaine, and have Bacterial infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thrombophlebitis 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 Thrombophlebitis?

Thrombophlebitis (swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot) is found to be associated with 939 drugs and 1,267 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thrombophlebitis.

On Jul, 09, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 25 people (0.06%) have Thrombophlebitis.

Could Clarithromycin cause Thrombophlebitis?

Among these 25 people:

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

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

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thrombophlebitis? *

Chest Pain: 6 people, 24.00%
Vaginal Bleeding: 4 people, 16.00%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 16.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 16.00%
Fever: 3 people, 12.00%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 12.00%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 12.00%
Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bacterial Infection: 4 people, 16.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 8.00%
Nervousness: 2 people, 8.00%
Carcinoid Syndrome (syndrome includes flushing and diarrhoea, and, less frequently, heart failure and bronchoconstriction): 2 people, 8.00%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 2 people, 8.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 8.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.00%
Upper Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (upper gastrointestinal bleeding): 1 person, 4.00%
Hiccups (an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a sound like a cough): 1 person, 4.00%
Atypical Mycobacterial Infection (infections caused by several types of mycobacterium similar to the germ that causes tuberculosis): 1 person, 4.00%

* 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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