Avelox and Formication - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Formication is reported as a side effect among people who take Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ultram, and have Joint pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Formication when taking Avelox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,890 people who have side effects when taking Avelox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Avelox?

Avelox has active ingredients of moxifloxacin hydrochloride. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 28,651 Avelox users. Check the latest studies of Avelox.

What is Formication?

Formication (a sensation that exactly resembles that of small insects crawling on (or under) the skin) is found to be associated with 556 drugs and 917 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Formication.

On Apr, 22, 2026

27,890 people reported to have side effects when taking Avelox.
Among them, 45 people (0.16%) have Formication.

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Avelox when they have Formication? *

What is the gender of people who have Formication when taking Avelox? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Formication when taking Avelox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Avelox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Formication? *

Weakness: 18 people, 40.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 15 people, 33.33%
Chest Pain: 15 people, 33.33%
Diarrhea: 14 people, 31.11%
Pain In Extremity: 13 people, 28.89%
Pain: 13 people, 28.89%
Dizziness: 13 people, 28.89%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 12 people, 26.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 26.67%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 11 people, 24.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 6 people, 13.33%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 13.33%
Spinal Pain (pain in spine): 6 people, 13.33%
Spinal Disorder (disease of spine a back bone): 6 people, 13.33%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 13.33%
Scoliosis (a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side): 6 people, 13.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 13.33%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 6 people, 13.33%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 6 people, 13.33%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Formication:

Formication (556 drugs)

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Formication (917 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on moxifloxacin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Avelox) and Avelox (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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