Abacavir and Psychomotor hyperactivity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Psychomotor hyperactivity is reported as a side effect among people who take Abacavir (abacavir sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Hydroxyzine, and have Binge eating.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Psychomotor hyperactivity 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 Psychomotor hyperactivity?

Psychomotor hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness) is found to be associated with 886 drugs and 1,101 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Psychomotor hyperactivity.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

8,281 people reported to have side effects when taking Abacavir.
Among them, 11 people (0.13%) have Psychomotor hyperactivity.

Could Abacavir cause Psychomotor hyperactivity?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Abacavir when they have Psychomotor hyperactivity? *

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

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Abacavir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Psychomotor hyperactivity? *

Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 8 people, 72.73%
Confusional State: 8 people, 72.73%
Irritability: 7 people, 63.64%
Aggression: 7 people, 63.64%
Hallucination, Visual (seeing things that aren't there): 7 people, 63.64%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 7 people, 63.64%
Overdose: 7 people, 63.64%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 63.64%
Drug Level Increased: 7 people, 63.64%
Memory Loss: 7 people, 63.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Binge Eating (pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable eating): 5 people, 45.45%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 4 people, 36.36%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 36.36%
Eating Disorder: 4 people, 36.36%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 36.36%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 9.09%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 1 person, 9.09%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 1 person, 9.09%
Bacterial Infection: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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