Aranesp and Sciatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sciatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sciatica when taking Aranesp. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 54,218 people who have side effects when taking Aranesp from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aranesp?

Aranesp has active ingredients of darbepoetin alfa. It is often used in anemia. eHealthMe is studying from 54,331 Aranesp users. Check the latest studies of Aranesp.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve) is found to be associated with 1,137 drugs and 1,433 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sciatica.

On Jul, 14, 2026

54,218 people reported to have side effects when taking Aranesp.
Among them, 85 people (0.16%) have Sciatica.

Among these 85 people:

How long have people been on Aranesp when they have Sciatica? *

What is the gender of people who have Sciatica when taking Aranesp? *

female: 58.54 %
male: 41.46 %

What is the age of people who have Sciatica when taking Aranesp? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aranesp? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sciatica? *

Pain: 67 people, 78.82%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 65 people, 76.47%
Stress And Anxiety: 58 people, 68.24%
Pain In Extremity: 58 people, 68.24%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 53 people, 62.35%
Back Pain: 53 people, 62.35%
Joint Pain: 51 people, 60.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 49 people, 57.65%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 48 people, 56.47%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 46 people, 54.12%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 33 people, 38.82%
Hypercalcaemia Of Malignancy (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood with cancer): 11 people, 12.94%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 10 people, 11.76%
Fungal Infection: 9 people, 10.59%
Breast Cancer: 9 people, 10.59%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 8.24%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 5 people, 5.88%
Bronchopneumopathy: 4 people, 4.71%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 4 people, 4.71%
Gastroduodenitis (an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum): 4 people, 4.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sciatica (1,136 drugs)

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Sciatica (1,433 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on darbepoetin alfa (the active ingredients of Aranesp) and Aranesp (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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