Abacavir and Convulsion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Convulsion is reported as a side effect among people who take Abacavir (abacavir sulfate), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Lamivudine, and have Gastritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Convulsion when taking Abacavir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,281 people who have side effects when taking Abacavir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Abacavir?

Abacavir has active ingredients of abacavir sulfate. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 8,306 Abacavir users. Check the latest studies of Abacavir.

What is Convulsion?

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body) is found to be associated with 1,844 drugs and 2,858 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Convulsion.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

8,281 people reported to have side effects when taking Abacavir.
Among them, 34 people (0.41%) have Convulsion.

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Abacavir when they have Convulsion? *

What is the gender of people who have Convulsion when taking Abacavir? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have Convulsion when taking Abacavir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Abacavir? *

Didanosine: 18 people, 52.94%
Lamivudine: 18 people, 52.94%
Kaletra: 14 people, 41.18%
Zidovudine: 10 people, 29.41%
Efavirenz: 10 people, 29.41%
Zonisamide: 9 people, 26.47%
Bactrim: 8 people, 23.53%
Viread: 7 people, 20.59%
Epivir: 6 people, 17.65%
Loperamide Hydrochloride: 6 people, 17.65%

What are other side effects people have besides Convulsion? *

Fever: 9 people, 26.47%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 20.59%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 17.65%
Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 6 people, 17.65%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 6 people, 17.65%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 6 people, 17.65%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 5 people, 14.71%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 14.71%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 14.71%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 14.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)): 4 people, 11.76%
Hiv Test Positive: 4 people, 11.76%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 4 people, 11.76%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 8.82%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 8.82%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 8.82%
Drug Dependence: 3 people, 8.82%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 8.82%
Eye Infection Fungal: 2 people, 5.88%
Aspergillosis (an infection caused by a fungus called aspergillus): 2 people, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on abacavir sulfate (the active ingredients of Abacavir) and Abacavir (the brand name). 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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