Apixaban and Lymphoedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lymphoedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Apixaban (apixaban), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Dexamethasone, and have Deep venous thrombosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lymphoedema when taking Apixaban. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 60,044 people who have side effects when taking Apixaban from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Apixaban?

Apixaban has active ingredients of apixaban. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 60,351 Apixaban users. Check the latest studies of Apixaban.

What is Lymphoedema?

Lymphoedema (localized fluid retention and tissue swelling) is found to be associated with 911 drugs and 743 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lymphoedema.

On Aug, 11, 2026

60,044 people reported to have side effects when taking Apixaban.
Among them, 20 people (0.03%) have Lymphoedema.

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lymphoedema when taking Apixaban? *

female: 38.89 %
male: 61.11 %

What is the age of people who have Lymphoedema when taking Apixaban? *

What are other drugs people take besides Apixaban? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lymphoedema? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 30.00%
Cough: 4 people, 20.00%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 20.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 20.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 20.00%
Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis): 3 people, 15.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 15.00%
Fall: 3 people, 15.00%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 3 people, 15.00%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 20.00%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 20.00%
Transient Ischaemic Attack (a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ischemia (loss of blood flow)): 2 people, 10.00%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 2 people, 10.00%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 1 person, 5.00%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 5.00%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 5.00%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 5.00%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 5.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 5.00%

* 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 apixaban (the active ingredients of Apixaban) and Apixaban (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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