Clarithromycin and Tongue dry - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tongue dry 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 Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, and have Helicobacter infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tongue dry 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 Tongue dry?

Tongue dry is found to be associated with 203 drugs and 449 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tongue dry.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

44,030 people reported to have side effects when taking Clarithromycin.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Tongue dry.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Clarithromycin when they have Tongue dry? *

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

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Clarithromycin? *

Zopiclone: 1 person, 7.14%
Lexapro: 1 person, 7.14%
Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium: 1 person, 7.14%
Bactrim: 1 person, 7.14%
Ceftriaxone Sodium: 1 person, 7.14%
Epzicom: 1 person, 7.14%
Fuzeon: 1 person, 7.14%
Gemfibrozil: 1 person, 7.14%
Glipizide: 1 person, 7.14%
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Tongue dry? *

Swallowing Difficulty: 11 people, 78.57%
Mucosal Inflammation (infection of mucous membrane): 11 people, 78.57%
Pharyngeal Erythema (pharyngeal redness): 11 people, 78.57%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 14.29%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 7.14%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 1 person, 7.14%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 7.14%
Dry Mouth: 1 person, 7.14%
Diarrhea Haemorrhagic: 1 person, 7.14%
Bacteria Stool Identified: 1 person, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 11 people, 78.57%
Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 7.14%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.14%
Cough: 1 person, 7.14%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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

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