Abacavir and Peripheral neuropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Peripheral neuropathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Abacavir (abacavir sulfate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Stavudine,.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Peripheral neuropathy 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 Peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system) is found to be associated with 503 drugs and 879 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peripheral neuropathy.

On Aug, 08, 2026

8,281 people reported to have side effects when taking Abacavir.
Among them, 23 people (0.28%) have Peripheral neuropathy.

Could Abacavir cause Peripheral neuropathy?

Among these 23 people:

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

female: 4.55 %
male: 95.45 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Abacavir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Peripheral neuropathy? *

Myopathy (a muscular disease in which the muscle fibres do not function): 4 people, 17.39%
Fever: 4 people, 17.39%
Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 3 people, 13.04%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 13.04%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 8.70%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 2 people, 8.70%
Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased: 2 people, 8.70%
Heart Attack: 2 people, 8.70%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 8.70%
Urination - Excessive At Night: 2 people, 8.70%

* 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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