Retrovir and Relistor drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Retrovir (zidovudine) and Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide). Common drug interactions include amnesia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Retrovir and Relistor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Retrovir?
Retrovir has active ingredients of zidovudine. eHealthMe is studying from 8,751 Retrovir users. Check the latest studies of Retrovir.
What is Relistor?
Relistor has active ingredients of methylnaltrexone bromide. eHealthMe is studying from 1,659 Relistor users. Check the latest studies of Relistor.
16 people who take Retrovir and Relistor together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Retrovir and Relistor, by gender? *:
female:
n/a
male:
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Parkinson's disease
- Rib fracture
- Upper limb fracture
- Victim of crime
- Blindness
- Chest pain
- Depression
- Drug ineffective
- Eye infection
What are the common drug interactions of Retrovir and Relistor, 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:
- Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
- Night sweats (sweating in night)
- Vomiting
- Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
- Blindness
- Drug ineffective
- Eye infection
50-59:
n/a
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 16 people, 100.00%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 16 people, 100.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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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+
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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 zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on zidovudine and methylnaltrexone bromide (the active ingredients of Retrovir and Relistor, respectively), and Retrovir and Relistor (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?
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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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