How effective is Xyrem for Cataplexy? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.9/5 Long term ratings: 4.4/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Xyrem (sodium oxybate) is for Cataplexy and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 11 Xyrem users and is updated continuously.
What is Xyrem?
Xyrem has active ingredients of sodium oxybate. It is often used in narcolepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 81,487 Xyrem users. Check the latest studies of Xyrem.
What is Cataplexy?
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness) is found to be associated with 289 drugs and 256 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cataplexy.
11 people are studied for taking Xyrem in Cataplexy
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Xyrem effectiveness for Cataplexy (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 1
- moderate: 2
- high: 5
- very high: 3
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 0
- moderate: 0
- high: 3
- very high: 2
Gender of people who take Xyrem for Cataplexy *:
- female: 63.64 %
- male: 36.36 %
Age of people who take Xyrem for Cataplexy *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 45.45 %
- 30-39: 45.45 %
- 40-49: 9.09 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 0.0 %
Who find Xyrem more effective for Cataplexy?
Gender of people who take Xyrem for Cataplexy *:
- female: 75 %
- male: 25 %
Age of people who take Xyrem for Cataplexy *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 37.5 %
- 30-39: 50.0 %
- 40-49: 12.5 %
- 50-59: 0.0 %
- 60+: 0.0 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Xyrem?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Xyrem safety and effectiveness.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.
Related publications that referenced our studies:
- Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
- Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
- Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
- Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Xyrem (81,487 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Cataplexy (41,577 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on sodium oxybate (the active ingredients of Xyrem) and Xyrem (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 neither.
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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