Meropenem and Neck pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neck pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Meropenem (meropenem), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fluconazole, and have Infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neck pain when taking Meropenem. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33,250 people who have side effects when taking Meropenem from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Meropenem?

Meropenem has active ingredients of meropenem. eHealthMe is studying from 33,295 Meropenem users. Check the latest studies of Meropenem.

What is Neck pain?

Neck pain is found to be associated with 2,077 drugs and 2,821 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neck pain.

On Aug, 12, 2026

33,250 people reported to have side effects when taking Meropenem.
Among them, 36 people (0.11%) have Neck pain.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Meropenem when they have Neck pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Neck pain when taking Meropenem? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Neck pain when taking Meropenem? *

What are other drugs people take besides Meropenem? *

Fluconazole: 11 people, 30.56%
Omeprazole: 10 people, 27.78%
Prednisolone: 9 people, 25.00%
Ciprofloxacin: 8 people, 22.22%
Linezolid: 6 people, 16.67%
Nasonex: 6 people, 16.67%
Vancomycin Hydrochloride: 6 people, 16.67%
Tamsulosin: 6 people, 16.67%
Clexane: 6 people, 16.67%
Morphine: 5 people, 13.89%

What are other side effects people have besides Neck pain? *

Back Pain: 17 people, 47.22%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 16 people, 44.44%
Chest Pain: 15 people, 41.67%
Pain In Extremity: 15 people, 41.67%
Pain: 9 people, 25.00%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 9 people, 25.00%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 22.22%
Fever: 8 people, 22.22%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 7 people, 19.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Infection: 6 people, 16.67%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 4 people, 11.11%
Haemolysis (breaking open of red blood cells and the release of haemoglobin into the surrounding fluid): 4 people, 11.11%
Pseudomonas Bronchitis (bronchitis by bacterium (genus pseudomonas) of a genus that occurs in soil and detritus): 3 people, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 8.33%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 8.33%
Depression: 3 people, 8.33%
Escherichia Urinary Tract Infection (urinary tract infection by escherichia coli): 2 people, 5.56%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 2 people, 5.56%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Erden M, Gulcan E, Bilen A, Bilen Y, Uyanik A, Keles M, "Pancytopen? a and Seps? s due to Meropenem: A Case Report", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2013 Jan .
Erden M, Gulcan E, Bilen A, Bilen Y, Uyanik A, Keles M, "Pancytopen? a and Seps? s due to Meropenem: A Case Report", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on meropenem (the active ingredients of Meropenem) and Meropenem (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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