Avelox and Trigeminal neuralgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Trigeminal neuralgia is reported as a side effect among people who take Avelox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Levaquin, and have Neoplasm malignant.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Trigeminal neuralgia 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 Trigeminal neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation) is found to be associated with 422 drugs and 754 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Trigeminal neuralgia.

On Jul, 14, 2026

27,890 people reported to have side effects when taking Avelox.
Among them, 16 people (0.06%) have Trigeminal neuralgia.

Could Avelox cause Trigeminal neuralgia?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Avelox when they have Trigeminal neuralgia? *

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

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Avelox? *

Zometa: 7 people, 43.75%
Ibuprofen: 7 people, 43.75%
Dexamethasone: 7 people, 43.75%
Levaquin: 7 people, 43.75%
Vioxx: 6 people, 37.50%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 6 people, 37.50%
Xanax: 6 people, 37.50%
Peridex: 6 people, 37.50%
Keflex: 5 people, 31.25%
Valtrex: 5 people, 31.25%

What are other side effects people have besides Trigeminal neuralgia? *

Pain: 10 people, 62.50%
Weight Decreased: 10 people, 62.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 56.25%
Pain In Jaw: 9 people, 56.25%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 9 people, 56.25%
Injury: 8 people, 50.00%
Weakness: 8 people, 50.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 8 people, 50.00%
Impaired Healing: 7 people, 43.75%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 7 people, 43.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 4 people, 25.00%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 18.75%
Tic (a sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization involving discrete muscle groups): 3 people, 18.75%
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): 3 people, 18.75%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 18.75%
Pain: 3 people, 18.75%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 18.75%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 12.50%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 12.50%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 12.50%

* 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 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

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