Apokyn and Device dislocation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Device dislocation is reported as a side effect among people who take Apokyn (apomorphine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Duopa, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Device dislocation when taking Apokyn. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,279 people who have side effects when taking Apokyn from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Apokyn?

Apokyn has active ingredients of apomorphine hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 5,284 Apokyn users. Check the latest studies of Apokyn.

What is Device dislocation?

Device dislocation is found to be associated with 767 drugs and 703 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Device dislocation.

On Dec, 23, 2025

5,279 people reported to have side effects when taking Apokyn.
Among them, 18 people (0.34%) have Device dislocation.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Device dislocation when taking Apokyn? *

female: 27.78 %
male: 72.22 %

What is the age of people who have Device dislocation when taking Apokyn? *

What are other drugs people take besides Apokyn? *

What are other side effects people have besides Device dislocation? *

Fall: 10 people, 55.56%
Device Occlusion: 5 people, 27.78%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 22.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 22.22%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 16.67%
Abdominal Distension: 3 people, 16.67%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 3 people, 16.67%
Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 3 people, 16.67%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 16.67%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 3 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 14 people, 77.78%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 3 people, 16.67%
Cough: 3 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.11%
Memory Loss: 2 people, 11.11%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 11.11%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 5.56%
Arthropathy: 1 person, 5.56%
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): 1 person, 5.56%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 apomorphine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Apokyn) and Apokyn (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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