Metrocream and Myositis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myositis is reported as a side effect among people who take Metrocream (metronidazole), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Cleocin T, and have Acne.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myositis when taking Metrocream. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 454 people who have side effects when taking Metrocream from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Metrocream?

Metrocream has active ingredients of metronidazole. It is often used in rosacea. eHealthMe is studying from 458 Metrocream users. Check the latest studies of Metrocream.

What is Myositis?

Myositis (inflammation of the muscles) is found to be associated with 827 drugs and 1,136 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myositis.

On Aug, 02, 2026

454 people reported to have side effects when taking Metrocream.
Among them, 11 people (2.42%) have Myositis.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Myositis when taking Metrocream? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Myositis when taking Metrocream? *

What are other drugs people take besides Metrocream? *

Accutane: 9 people, 81.82%
Retin-A: 9 people, 81.82%
Prevacid: 9 people, 81.82%
Cleocin T: 9 people, 81.82%
Erythromycin: 8 people, 72.73%
Doxycycline: 8 people, 72.73%
Ortho Tri-Cyclen: 8 people, 72.73%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 6 people, 54.55%
Decadron: 2 people, 18.18%
Cotrim: 2 people, 18.18%

What are other side effects people have besides Myositis? *

Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 11 people, 100.00%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 9 people, 81.82%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 9 people, 81.82%
Adnexa Uteri Mass (ovarian cysts): 9 people, 81.82%
Back Pain: 9 people, 81.82%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 9 people, 81.82%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 9 people, 81.82%
Depression: 9 people, 81.82%
Dry Skin: 9 people, 81.82%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 9 people, 81.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 10 people, 90.91%
Birth Control: 3 people, 27.27%
Acne Cystic (skin problems that cause pimples): 3 people, 27.27%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 18.18%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 9.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 9.09%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 9.09%
Growth Of Eyelashes: 1 person, 9.09%
Bone Pain: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .
Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

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