Epclusa and Abilify drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Epclusa (sofosbuvir; velpatasvir) and Abilify (aripiprazole). Common drug interactions include encephalopathy among females and anhedonia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Epclusa and Abilify. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Epclusa?
Epclusa has active ingredients of sofosbuvir; velpatasvir. eHealthMe is studying from 12,120 Epclusa users. Check the latest studies of Epclusa.
What is Abilify?
Abilify has active ingredients of aripiprazole. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 101,456 Abilify users. Check the latest studies of Abilify.
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29 people who take Epclusa and Abilify together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Epclusa and Abilify, by gender? *:
female:
- Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition)
- Drug abuse
- Headache (pain in head)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Abdominal pain upper
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Blood pressure fluctuation
- Constipation
- Delirium (wild excitement)
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
male:
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
- Anxiety
- Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Tooth loss
- Vision blurred
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Decreased appetite
- Drug ineffective
- Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
What are the common drug interactions of Epclusa and Abilify, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
- Drug withdrawal syndrome neonatal (prenatal nas is caused by discontinuation of drugs taken by the pregnant mother)
- Foetal exposure during pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect)
- Premature baby
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Drug ineffective
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Memory impairment
- Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
- Vision blurred
50-59:
- Anxiety
- Bone density decreased
- Emotional distress
- Pain
- Bone loss
- Chronic kidney disease
- Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
60+:
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Biliary dilatation
- Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
- Diarrhoea
- Gallbladder polyp (growths or lesions resembling growths (polypoid lesions) in the wall of the gallbladder)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Pleuritic pain
- Rash pruritic (redness with itching)
- Vomiting
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Hepatitis C: 6 people, 20.69%
- Hiv Infection: 3 people, 10.34%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 6.90%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Epclusa and Abilify:
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 Epclusa:
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 Abilify:
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 Epclusa 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 Abilify 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
- Cetin, M., Celik, M., Cakici, M., Polat, M., & Suner, A, "Aripiprazole-Induced Hoarseness", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2018 Jan .
- Cetin M, Celik M, Cakici M, Polat M, Suner A, "Aripiprazole induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2014 Dec .
- Cetin, M., Celik, M., Cakici, M., Polat, M., & Suner, A, "Aripiprazole-Induced Hoarseness", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2018 Jan .
- Cetin M, Celik M, Cakici M, Polat M, Suner A, "Aripiprazole induced non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema: a case report", Turk Psikiyatri Dergisi, 2014 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sofosbuvir; velpatasvir and aripiprazole (the active ingredients of Epclusa and Abilify, respectively), and Epclusa and Abilify (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.
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