Xyrem and Androderm drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Xyrem (sodium oxybate) and Androderm (testosterone). Common drug interactions include gait disturbance among females and weight decreased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Xyrem and Androderm. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Androderm?

Androderm has active ingredients of testosterone. It is often used in testosterone. eHealthMe is studying from 4,115 Androderm users. Check the latest studies of Androderm.



On Jul, 28, 2026

30 people who take Xyrem and Androderm together, and have interactions are studied.

Xyrem and Androderm drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Xyrem and Androderm, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Gait disturbance

male:

  1. Weight decreased
  2. Constipation
  3. Cyclic vomiting syndrome (prolonged episodes of severe nausea, vomiting)
  4. Depression
  5. Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
  6. Hypogonadism (reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries))
  7. Hyposmia (impairment of the sense of smell)
  8. Increased appetite
  9. Joint injury
  10. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Back pain
  2. Cat scratch disease (bacterial infection by cat scratch)
  3. Coma (state of unconsciousness lasting more than six hours)
  4. Constipation
  5. Cyclic vomiting syndrome (prolonged episodes of severe nausea, vomiting)
  6. Drug ineffective
  7. Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
  8. Hyposmia (impairment of the sense of smell)
  9. Impaired gastric emptying
  10. Increased appetite

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Herpes zoster
  2. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  3. Post herpetic neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus)
  4. 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)
  5. Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes)
  6. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  7. Tachycardia (a heart rate that exceeds the range of 100 beats/min)
  8. Weight decreased
  9. Eye injury

50-59:

  1. Aortic aneurysm (enlargement of an aortic artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall)
  2. Micturition urgency (urgency to pass the urine)
  3. Weight decreased

60+:

  1. Loss of consciousness

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 20 people, 66.67%
  2. Drowsiness: 6 people, 20.00%
  3. Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 10.00%
  4. Seborrheic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 3 people, 10.00%
  5. Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 10.00%
  6. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.00%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 10.00%
  8. Depression: 3 people, 10.00%

* 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 sodium oxybate and testosterone (the active ingredients of Xyrem and Androderm, respectively), and Xyrem and Androderm (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?

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