Afinitor and Bile duct obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bile duct obstruction is reported as a side effect among people who take Afinitor (everolimus), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Sandostatin, and have Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bile duct obstruction when taking Afinitor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,609 people who have side effects when taking Afinitor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Afinitor?

Afinitor has active ingredients of everolimus. It is often used in breast cancer metastatic. eHealthMe is studying from 41,680 Afinitor users. Check the latest studies of Afinitor.

What is Bile duct obstruction?

Bile duct obstruction (blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder) is found to be associated with 464 drugs and 625 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bile duct obstruction.

On Aug, 06, 2026

41,609 people reported to have side effects when taking Afinitor.
Among them, 53 people (0.13%) have Bile duct obstruction.

Could Afinitor cause Bile duct obstruction?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Afinitor when they have Bile duct obstruction? *

What is the gender of people who have Bile duct obstruction when taking Afinitor? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Bile duct obstruction when taking Afinitor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Afinitor? *

Sandostatin: 9 people, 16.98%
Dexamethasone: 7 people, 13.21%
Gliclazide: 7 people, 13.21%
Metformin: 7 people, 13.21%
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride: 7 people, 13.21%
Acetaminophen: 6 people, 11.32%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 6 people, 11.32%
Tylenol: 6 people, 11.32%
Diabinese: 6 people, 11.32%
Sitagliptin: 6 people, 11.32%

What are other side effects people have besides Bile duct obstruction? *

Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 28 people, 52.83%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 37.74%
Abdominal Pain: 16 people, 30.19%
Fever: 16 people, 30.19%
Pain: 14 people, 26.42%
Drug Ineffective: 12 people, 22.64%
Injection Site Pain: 11 people, 20.75%
Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 11 people, 20.75%
Lipoma (a growth of fatty tissue that slowly develops just under your skin): 11 people, 20.75%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 11 people, 20.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: 19 people, 35.85%
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastatic: 17 people, 32.08%
Carcinoid Tumor: 11 people, 20.75%
Neuroendocrine Tumor: 7 people, 13.21%
Device Related Infection: 5 people, 9.43%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 5.66%
Pain: 3 people, 5.66%
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Metastatic (cancer tumour that arise from cells of the endocrine (hormonal) and nervous systems and spreads to other part): 2 people, 3.77%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 2 people, 3.77%
Metastases To Salivary Gland (cancer spreads to salivary gland): 2 people, 3.77%

* 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 everolimus (the active ingredients of Afinitor) and Afinitor (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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