Clindamycin phosphate and Dry eyes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dry eyes is reported as a side effect among people who take Clindamycin phosphate (clindamycin phosphate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dupixent, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dry eyes when taking Clindamycin phosphate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,863 people who have side effects when taking Clindamycin phosphate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Clindamycin phosphate?

Clindamycin phosphate has active ingredients of clindamycin phosphate. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 4,216 Clindamycin phosphate users. Check the latest studies of Clindamycin phosphate.

What is Dry eyes?

Dry eyes (lack of adequate tears) is found to be associated with 1,580 drugs and 2,053 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dry eyes.

On Jul, 18, 2026

3,863 people reported to have side effects when taking Clindamycin phosphate.
Among them, 14 people (0.36%) have Dry eyes.

Could Clindamycin phosphate cause Dry eyes?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Clindamycin phosphate when they have Dry eyes? *

What is the gender of people who have Dry eyes when taking Clindamycin phosphate? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Dry eyes when taking Clindamycin phosphate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Clindamycin phosphate? *

Vitamin C: 3 people, 21.43%
Dupixent: 3 people, 21.43%
Vitamin D: 2 people, 14.29%
Hydrocortisone: 2 people, 14.29%
Coenzyme Q10: 2 people, 14.29%
Claritin: 2 people, 14.29%
Triamcinolone Acetonide: 2 people, 14.29%
Tylenol: 2 people, 14.29%
Zyrtec: 2 people, 14.29%
Melatonin: 2 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Dry eyes? *

Dry Skin: 7 people, 50.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 42.86%
Rashes (redness): 6 people, 42.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 35.71%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 28.57%
Itching: 3 people, 21.43%
Constipation: 3 people, 21.43%
Eye Irritation: 3 people, 21.43%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 3 people, 21.43%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 14.29%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 2 people, 14.29%
Asthma: 2 people, 14.29%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 7.14%
Thyroid Cancer: 1 person, 7.14%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 7.14%
Scar: 1 person, 7.14%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 7.14%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 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 clindamycin phosphate (the active ingredients of Clindamycin phosphate) and Clindamycin phosphate (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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