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

Summary:

Stroke 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 2 - 5 years also take Efavirenz, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke 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 Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,366 drugs and 3,012 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Jan, 14, 2026

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

Among these 23 people:

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

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

female: 29.41 %
male: 70.59 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Abacavir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 4 people, 17.39%
Acute Kidney Failure: 4 people, 17.39%
Heart Attack: 4 people, 17.39%
Angina Unstable (chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle- unstable): 3 people, 13.04%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 2 people, 8.70%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 2 people, 8.70%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 2 people, 8.70%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 2 people, 8.70%
Diabetes: 2 people, 8.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.04%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 8.70%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 8.70%
Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle): 2 people, 8.70%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 2 people, 8.70%
Depression: 2 people, 8.70%
Hepatitis B: 2 people, 8.70%
Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 2 people, 8.70%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 4.35%
Drug Dependence: 1 person, 4.35%

* 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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