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Does CLARITHROMYCIN Cause Myopathy? 37 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 37 reports of Myopathy have been filed in association with CLARITHROMYCIN (Clarithromycin). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for CLARITHROMYCIN.

37
Reports of Myopathy with CLARITHROMYCIN
0.2%
of all CLARITHROMYCIN reports
0
Deaths
16
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myopathy From CLARITHROMYCIN?

Of the 37 reports, 16 (43.2%) required hospitalization, and 1 (2.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myopathy Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Myopathy is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for CLARITHROMYCIN.

What Other Side Effects Does CLARITHROMYCIN Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,012) Nausea (1,597) Drug hypersensitivity (1,558) Drug interaction (1,288) Diarrhoea (1,228) Dyspnoea (1,151) Malaise (1,131) Headache (1,047) Off label use (944) Vomiting (921)

What Other Drugs Cause Myopathy?

ATORVASTATIN (1,243) SIMVASTATIN (624) ROSUVASTATIN (596) PREDNISONE (526) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (321) PREDNISOLONE (246) DEXAMETHASONE (203) METFORMIN (197) METHOTREXATE (196) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (177)

Which CLARITHROMYCIN Alternatives Have Lower Myopathy Risk?

CLARITHROMYCIN vs CLARITIN CLARITHROMYCIN vs CLARITIN CHEWABLE CLARITHROMYCIN vs CLARITIN-D-12 CLARITHROMYCIN vs CLARITIN-D-24 CLARITHROMYCIN vs CLARITIN REDITABS

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CLARITHROMYCIN Full Profile All Myopathy Reports All Drugs Causing Myopathy CLARITHROMYCIN Demographics