Efudex and Xalatan drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Efudex (fluorouracil) and Xalatan (latanoprost). Common drug interactions include alopecia among females and metabolic encephalopathy among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Efudex and Xalatan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Efudex?

Efudex has active ingredients of fluorouracil. It is often used in actinic keratosis. eHealthMe is studying from 1,391 Efudex users. Check the latest studies of Efudex.

What is Xalatan?

Xalatan has active ingredients of latanoprost. It is often used in glaucoma. eHealthMe is studying from 25,550 Xalatan users. Check the latest studies of Xalatan.

On Jul, 10, 2026

12 people who take Efudex and Xalatan together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Efudex and Xalatan, by gender? *:

female:

Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Anxiety
Emotional distress
Pain
Psychological trauma

male:

Metabolic encephalopathy (disorder or disease of the brain due to the body's disability to use energy)
Asthenia (weakness)
Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose)
Death
Constipation
Dizziness postural
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Heart rate irregular
Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)

What are the common drug interactions of Efudex and Xalatan, 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+:

Metabolic encephalopathy (disorder or disease of the brain due to the body's disability to use energy)
Asthenia (weakness)
Psychological trauma
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose)
Death
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Anxiety
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Emotional distress
Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 4 people, 33.33%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 25.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 16.67%
Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 16.67%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 16.67%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 1 person, 8.33%
Breast Cancer Female: 1 person, 8.33%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 8.33%
Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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