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Erythromycin and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Erythromycin (erythromycin), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, also take Metoclopramide, and have Colon cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Erythromycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,069 people who have side effects when taking Erythromycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Erythromycin?

Erythromycin has active ingredients of erythromycin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 12,563 Erythromycin users. Check the latest studies of Erythromycin.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 703 drugs and 1,197 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Feb, 03, 2026

12,069 people reported to have side effects when taking Erythromycin.
Among them, 14 people (0.12%) have Cachexia.

Could Erythromycin cause Cachexia?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Erythromycin? *

  • female: 42.86 %
  • male: 57.14 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Erythromycin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 57.14 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 28.57 %
  • 60+: 14.29 %

What are other drugs people take besides Erythromycin? *

  1. Metoclopramide: 7 people, 50.00%
  2. Albuterol: 6 people, 42.86%
  3. Norco: 6 people, 42.86%
  4. Cephalexin: 6 people, 42.86%
  5. Celebrex: 6 people, 42.86%
  6. Nizoral: 6 people, 42.86%
  7. Metrogel: 6 people, 42.86%
  8. Percocet: 6 people, 42.86%
  9. Premarin: 6 people, 42.86%
  10. Diazepam: 6 people, 42.86%

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

  1. Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 9 people, 64.29%
  2. Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 6 people, 42.86%
  3. Cardiac Failure Congestive: 6 people, 42.86%
  4. Difficulty In Walking: 6 people, 42.86%
  5. Weight Decreased: 6 people, 42.86%
  6. Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 6 people, 42.86%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 42.86%
  8. Weakness: 6 people, 42.86%
  9. Bone Spur (bony growth): 5 people, 35.71%
  10. Back Pain: 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
  2. Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 7.14%
  3. Colon Cancer: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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 Erythromycin) and Erythromycin (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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