Mirena and Wakix drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Mirena (levonorgestrel) and Wakix (pitolisant hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include anxiety among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Mirena and Wakix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mirena?

Mirena has active ingredients of levonorgestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 145,266 Mirena users. Check the latest studies of Mirena.

What is Wakix?

Wakix has active ingredients of pitolisant hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,982 Wakix users. Check the latest studies of Wakix.



On Jul, 31, 2026

31 people who take Mirena and Wakix together, and have interactions are studied.

Mirena and Wakix drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Mirena and Wakix, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Surgery
  3. Cough
  4. Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  7. Fibula fracture
  8. Hunger
  9. Hypermobility syndrome (abnormalities cause abnormal stress on a joint or many joint)
  10. Ill-defined disorder

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Mirena and Wakix, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Hunger
  4. Initial insomnia (feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep)
  5. Middle insomnia (difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night)
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  7. Poor quality sleep
  8. Retching (strong involuntary effort to vomit)
  9. Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
  10. Pneumonia

30-39:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Blood sodium decreased
  3. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  4. Fibula fracture
  5. Hypermobility syndrome (abnormalities cause abnormal stress on a joint or many joint)
  6. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  7. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  8. Suicide attempt
  9. Tibia fracture (fracture of lower leg bone)
  10. Blood pressure increased

40-49:

  1. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  2. Limb injury
  3. Memory impairment
  4. Obesity (having too much body fat)
  5. Suicidal ideation
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 21 people, 67.74%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 12 people, 38.71%
  3. Drowsiness: 7 people, 22.58%
  4. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levonorgestrel and pitolisant hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Mirena and Wakix, respectively), and Mirena and Wakix (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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