Whey and Xyrem drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Whey (whey protein) and Xyrem (sodium oxybate). Common drug interactions include blood pressure decreased among females and dry skin among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Whey and Xyrem. 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 Whey?
Whey has active ingredients of whey protein. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 379 Whey users. Check the latest studies of Whey.
What is Xyrem?
Xyrem has active ingredients of sodium oxybate. It is often used in narcolepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 81,487 Xyrem users. Check the latest studies of Xyrem.
16 people who take Whey and Xyrem together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Whey and Xyrem, by gender? *:
female:
- Blood pressure decreased
- Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
- Constipation
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Iodine allergy
- Laryngitis viral (inflammation of the larynx due to viral infection)
- Oropharyngeal pain
- Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)
- Rhinorrhoea (watery mucus discharge from the nose)
- Seasonal allergy (allergic condition due to certain season)
male:
- Dry skin
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Somnambulism (sleep walking)
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Ear infection
- Hepatic lesion
- Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver)
- Suicidal ideation
What are the common drug interactions of Whey and Xyrem, 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:
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Constipation
- Iodine allergy
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 43.75%
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 18.75%
- Pain: 1 person, 6.25%
- Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 6.25%
- Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 1 person, 6.25%
* 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 whey protein and sodium oxybate (the active ingredients of Whey and Xyrem, respectively), and Whey and Xyrem (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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