Zithromax and Lichen planus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lichen planus is reported as a side effect among people who take Zithromax (azithromycin), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Pradaxa, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lichen planus 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 Lichen planus?

Lichen planus (an inflammatory skin condition, characterized by an itchy, non-infectious rash) is found to be associated with 249 drugs and 559 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lichen planus.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 26, 2026

34,614 people reported to have side effects when taking Zithromax.
Among them, 11 people (0.03%) have Lichen planus.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lichen planus when taking Zithromax? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Lichen planus when taking Zithromax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zithromax? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lichen planus? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 63.64%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 7 people, 63.64%
Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 7 people, 63.64%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 63.64%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 7 people, 63.64%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 7 people, 63.64%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 63.64%
Cough: 7 people, 63.64%
Seborrhoeic Keratosis (noncancerous (benign) skin growths that some people develop as they age. they often appear on the back or chest): 7 people, 63.64%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 7 people, 63.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 6 people, 54.55%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 6 people, 54.55%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 6 people, 54.55%
Itching: 6 people, 54.55%
Asthma: 6 people, 54.55%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 1 person, 9.09%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 9.09%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 9.09%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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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