Ayvakit and Skin blushing/flushing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin blushing/flushing is reported as a side effect among people who take Ayvakit (avapritinib), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Famotidine, and have Systemic mastocytosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Ayvakit. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,362 people who have side effects when taking Ayvakit from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ayvakit?

Ayvakit has active ingredients of avapritinib. eHealthMe is studying from 7,362 Ayvakit users. Check the latest studies of Ayvakit.

What is Skin blushing/flushing?

Skin blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck) is found to be associated with 2,017 drugs and 2,930 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin blushing/flushing.

On Jul, 13, 2026

7,362 people reported to have side effects when taking Ayvakit.
Among them, 56 people (0.76%) have Skin blushing/flushing.

Could Ayvakit cause Skin blushing/flushing?

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Ayvakit when they have Skin blushing/flushing? *

What is the gender of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Ayvakit? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Ayvakit? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ayvakit? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin blushing/flushing? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 30.36%
Rashes (redness): 16 people, 28.57%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 21.43%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 11 people, 19.64%
Weight Increased: 9 people, 16.07%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 16.07%
Dizziness: 9 people, 16.07%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 14.29%
Feeling Abnormal: 8 people, 14.29%
Weakness: 7 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Systemic Mastocytosis (a condition caused by the accumulation of mast cells in more than one part of the body): 40 people, 71.43%
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 5 people, 8.93%
Haematopoietic Neoplasm (clonal disorders of blood cells cause abnormal mass of tissue cell): 3 people, 5.36%
Diffuse Cutaneous Mastocytosis (a condition that presents at birth with skin that is thickened and easily blistered): 3 people, 5.36%
Vulval Cancer: 1 person, 1.79%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 1 person, 1.79%
Pain: 1 person, 1.79%
Malignant Mast Cell Neoplasm (cancerous tumour of mast cell (immune cell)): 1 person, 1.79%
Lyme Disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks): 1 person, 1.79%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 1.79%

* 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 avapritinib (the active ingredients of Ayvakit) and Ayvakit (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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