Arixtra and Muscle spasms - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle spasms is reported as a side effect among people who take Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Revlimid, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle spasms when taking Arixtra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,755 people who have side effects when taking Arixtra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Arixtra?

Arixtra has active ingredients of fondaparinux sodium. It is often used in deep venous thrombosis. eHealthMe is studying from 9,830 Arixtra users. Check the latest studies of Arixtra.

What is Muscle spasms?

Muscle spasms (muscle contraction) is found to be associated with 2,677 drugs and 3,098 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle spasms.

On Jul, 08, 2026

9,755 people reported to have side effects when taking Arixtra.
Among them, 57 people (0.58%) have Muscle spasms.

Among these 57 people:

How long have people been on Arixtra when they have Muscle spasms? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle spasms when taking Arixtra? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle spasms when taking Arixtra? *

What are other drugs people take besides Arixtra? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle spasms? *

Weakness: 21 people, 36.84%
Stress And Anxiety: 19 people, 33.33%
Back Pain: 19 people, 33.33%
Chest Pain: 19 people, 33.33%
Fall: 19 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 18 people, 31.58%
Pain: 18 people, 31.58%
Abdominal Pain: 18 people, 31.58%
Fever: 17 people, 29.82%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 17 people, 29.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 8 people, 14.04%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 8 people, 14.04%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 14.04%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 5 people, 8.77%
Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 3 people, 5.26%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 3.51%
Pain: 2 people, 3.51%
Malignant Melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes): 2 people, 3.51%
Colon Cancer: 1 person, 1.75%
Colon Cancer Stage Iv: 1 person, 1.75%

* 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 fondaparinux sodium (the active ingredients of Arixtra) and Arixtra (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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