Erymax and Lactic acidosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lactic acidosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Erymax (erythromycin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Glucophage, and have Respiratory tract infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lactic acidosis when taking Erymax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 70 people who have side effects when taking Erymax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Erymax?

Erymax has active ingredients of erythromycin. eHealthMe is studying from 74 Erymax users. Check the latest studies of Erymax.

What is Lactic acidosis?

Lactic acidosis (low ph in body tissues) is found to be associated with 995 drugs and 1,281 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lactic acidosis.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

70 people reported to have side effects when taking Erymax.
Among them, 11 people (15.71%) have Lactic acidosis.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lactic acidosis when taking Erymax? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Lactic acidosis when taking Erymax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Erymax? *

Glucophage: 9 people, 81.82%
Simvastatin: 8 people, 72.73%
Atenolol: 8 people, 72.73%
Neurontin: 2 people, 18.18%
Coumadin: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Lactic acidosis? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 8 people, 72.73%
Sinus Bradycardia (an unusually slow heartbeat due to heart disease): 5 people, 45.45%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 5 people, 45.45%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 5 people, 45.45%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 36.36%
Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions): 3 people, 27.27%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 1 person, 9.09%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 1 person, 9.09%
Body Temperature Increased: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Respiratory Tract Infection: 8 people, 72.73%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 63.64%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 63.64%
Diabetes: 5 people, 45.45%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 27.27%

* 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 erythromycin (the active ingredients of Erymax) and Erymax (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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