Asa and Xenical drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Asa (aspirin) and Xenical (orlistat). Common drug interactions include blood pressure decreased among females and abdominal discomfort among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Asa and Xenical. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Asa?
Asa has active ingredients of aspirin. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 32,557 Asa users. Check the latest studies of Asa.
What is Xenical?
Xenical has active ingredients of orlistat. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 11,722 Xenical users. Check the latest studies of Xenical.
13 people who take Asa and Xenical together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Asa and Xenical, by gender? *:
female:
- Blood pressure decreased
- Trigger finger
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Back pain
- Weight increased
- Blood pressure fluctuation
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Pain
male:
- Abdominal discomfort
- Chest discomfort
- Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart)
- Slow speech
- Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
- Weight increased
- Decreased immune responsiveness
- Diarrhoea
- Drug ineffective
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
What are the common drug interactions of Asa and Xenical, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Blood pressure decreased
- Trigger finger
- Abdominal discomfort
- Chest discomfort
- Decreased immune responsiveness
- Diarrhoea
- Drug ineffective
- Headache (pain in head)
- Hepatic cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 8 people, 61.54%
- Pain: 7 people, 53.85%
- Hepatitis C: 1 person, 7.69%
- Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 1 person, 7.69%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Asa and Xenical:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Asa:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Xenical:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Asa and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Xenical and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
- Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on aspirin and orlistat (the active ingredients of Asa and Xenical, respectively), and Asa and Xenical (the brand names). 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).
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