Erythromycin and Throat tightness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Throat tightness is reported as a side effect among people who take Erythromycin (erythromycin), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xanax, and have Quit smoking.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Throat tightness 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 Throat tightness?

Throat tightness is found to be associated with 1,223 drugs and 1,411 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Throat tightness.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

12,069 people reported to have side effects when taking Erythromycin.
Among them, 51 people (0.42%) have Throat tightness.

Could Erythromycin cause Throat tightness?

Among these 51 people:

How long have people been on Erythromycin when they have Throat tightness? *

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

female: 83.67 %
male: 16.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Erythromycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Throat tightness? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 27.45%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 23.53%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 19.61%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 9 people, 17.65%
Itching: 9 people, 17.65%
Swallowing Difficulty: 9 people, 17.65%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 15.69%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 8 people, 15.69%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 7 people, 13.73%
Dry Mouth: 7 people, 13.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Quit Smoking: 5 people, 9.80%
Influenza Like Illness: 3 people, 5.88%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 5.88%
Streptococcus Test Positive: 2 people, 3.92%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 3.92%
Pain: 2 people, 3.92%
Back Pain: 2 people, 3.92%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 3.92%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 3.92%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 3.92%

* 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 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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