Abacavir and Neck pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Neck pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Abacavir (abacavir sulfate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Efavirenz, and have Immunodeficiency.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neck pain 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 Neck pain?

Neck pain is found to be associated with 2,077 drugs and 2,821 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neck pain.

On Aug, 12, 2026

8,281 people reported to have side effects when taking Abacavir.
Among them, 14 people (0.17%) have Neck pain.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Abacavir when they have Neck pain? *

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

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Abacavir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neck pain? *

Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 6 people, 42.86%
Fever: 4 people, 28.57%
Back Pain: 4 people, 28.57%
Lipohypertrophy (a lump under the skin caused by accumulation of extra fat at the site of many subcutaneous injections of insulin): 2 people, 14.29%
Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light): 2 people, 14.29%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 2 people, 14.29%
Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 2 people, 14.29%
Emotional Distress: 2 people, 14.29%
Monoparesis (one limb is very weak, but not completely paralyzed): 2 people, 14.29%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency: 2 people, 14.29%

* 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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