Clarithromycin

Common brands: Amoxicillin, Acid Reducer, Pain Relief, Foster And Thrive Acid Reducer, Basic Care Omeprazole

Top reporter: Actavis Pharma, Inc.

Macrolide Antimicrobial [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial [EPC]
33,733
Total Reports
12,175
Serious Reports
2,928
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.68%)

Patient Demographics

Male
12,075
Female
18,277

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Clarithromycin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INTERACTION 2,950
7.7%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,521
6.6%
3 NAUSEA 2,267
5.9%
4 DYSPNOEA 2,000
5.2%
5 DIARRHOEA 1,981
5.2%
6 MALAISE 1,681
4.4%
7 PYREXIA 1,642
4.3%
8 OFF LABEL USE 1,577
4.1%
9 HEADACHE 1,570
4.1%
10 VOMITING 1,494
3.9%
11 RASH 1,270
3.3%
12 PNEUMONIA 1,246
3.2%
13 DIZZINESS 1,200
3.1%
14 FATIGUE 1,177
3.1%
15 ABDOMINAL PAIN 1,036
2.7%
16 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,025
2.7%
17 PAIN 1,002
2.6%
18 COUGH 961
2.5%
19 ANXIETY 931
2.4%
20 PRURITUS 892
2.3%
21 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 848
2.2%
22 ERYTHEMA 841
2.2%
23 INSOMNIA 839
2.2%
24 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 807
2.1%
25 MACULAR DEGENERATION 806
2.1%
26 CONFUSIONAL STATE 780
2.0%
27 HYPERSENSITIVITY 779
2.0%
28 WEIGHT DECREASED 766
2.0%
29 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 756
2.0%
30 ARTHRALGIA 750
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.