Ampyra and Acne - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acne is reported as a side effect among people who take Ampyra (dalfampridine), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Tecfidera, and have Gait disturbance.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acne when taking Ampyra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 76,998 people who have side effects when taking Ampyra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ampyra?

Ampyra has active ingredients of dalfampridine. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 77,145 Ampyra users. Check the latest studies of Ampyra.

What is Acne?

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples) is found to be associated with 1,313 drugs and 2,344 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acne.

On Jul, 05, 2026

76,998 people reported to have side effects when taking Ampyra.
Among them, 82 people (0.11%) have Acne.

Among these 82 people:

How long have people been on Ampyra when they have Acne? *

What is the gender of people who have Acne when taking Ampyra? *

female: 76.83 %
male: 23.17 %

What is the age of people who have Acne when taking Ampyra? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ampyra? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acne? *

Gait Disturbance: 23 people, 28.05%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 25.61%
Weakness: 17 people, 20.73%
Rashes (redness): 17 people, 20.73%
Headache (pain in head): 16 people, 19.51%
Balance Disorder: 15 people, 18.29%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 14 people, 17.07%
Hair Loss: 14 people, 17.07%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 14 people, 17.07%
Dizziness: 14 people, 17.07%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gait Disturbance: 34 people, 41.46%
Depression: 4 people, 4.88%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 3.66%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 3.66%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 3.66%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 3 people, 3.66%
Incontinence (lack of moderation or self-control): 3 people, 3.66%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 2.44%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 2.44%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 2 people, 2.44%

* 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 dalfampridine (the active ingredients of Ampyra) and Ampyra (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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