Zithromax and Breathing - slowed or stopped - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Breathing - slowed or stopped is reported as a side effect among people who take Zithromax (azithromycin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Rocephin, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Breathing - slowed or stopped when taking Zithromax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34,614 people who have side effects when taking Zithromax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zithromax?

Zithromax has active ingredients of azithromycin. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 35,525 Zithromax users. Check the latest studies of Zithromax.

What is Breathing - slowed or stopped?

Breathing - slowed or stopped is found to be associated with 1,220 drugs and 2,171 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Breathing - slowed or stopped.

On Jul, 30, 2026

34,614 people reported to have side effects when taking Zithromax.
Among them, 92 people (0.27%) have Breathing - slowed or stopped.

Could Zithromax cause Breathing - slowed or stopped?

Among these 92 people:

How long have people been on Zithromax when they have Breathing - slowed or stopped? *

What is the gender of people who have Breathing - slowed or stopped when taking Zithromax? *

female: 40.7 %
male: 59.3 %

What is the age of people who have Breathing - slowed or stopped when taking Zithromax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zithromax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Breathing - slowed or stopped? *

Loss Of Consciousness: 27 people, 29.35%
Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung): 23 people, 25.00%
Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain): 22 people, 23.91%
Bone Marrow Failure: 22 people, 23.91%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 22 people, 23.91%
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 22 people, 23.91%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 22 people, 23.91%
Eating Disorder: 22 people, 23.91%
Cerebral Toxoplasmosis (parasitic disease of brain caused by the protozoan toxoplasma gondii): 22 people, 23.91%
Acute Respiratory Failure: 22 people, 23.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 12 people, 13.04%
Encephalitis Cytomegalovirus (inflammation of the brain due to cytomegalovirus): 8 people, 8.70%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 7 people, 7.61%
Pain: 7 people, 7.61%
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)): 6 people, 6.52%
Syphilis (sexually transmitted , chronic bacterial disease caused by the spirochete treponema pallidum): 6 people, 6.52%
Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection: 6 people, 6.52%
Otitis (ear infection): 5 people, 5.43%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 5.43%
Premature Labor: 5 people, 5.43%

* 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 azithromycin (the active ingredients of Zithromax) and Zithromax (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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