Benlysta and Coma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Coma is reported as a side effect among people who take Benlysta (belimumab), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Prednisone, and have Headache.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Coma when taking Benlysta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,452 people who have side effects when taking Benlysta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Benlysta?

Benlysta has active ingredients of belimumab. It is often used in systemic lupus erythematosus. eHealthMe is studying from 23,528 Benlysta users. Check the latest studies of Benlysta.

What is Coma?

Coma (state of unconsciousness lasting more than six hours) is found to be associated with 2,881 drugs and 3,173 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Coma.

On Oct, 18, 2025

23,452 people reported to have side effects when taking Benlysta.
Among them, 23 people (0.1%) have Coma.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Benlysta when they have Coma? *

What is the gender of people who have Coma when taking Benlysta? *

female: 95 %
male: 5 %

What is the age of people who have Coma when taking Benlysta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benlysta? *

Prednisone: 6 people, 26.09%
Hydrochlorothiazide: 5 people, 21.74%
Xarelto: 5 people, 21.74%
Azathioprine: 5 people, 21.74%
Dipyrone: 5 people, 21.74%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 4 people, 17.39%
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 17.39%
Amlodipine: 4 people, 17.39%
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 17.39%
Trazodone Hydrochloride: 4 people, 17.39%

What are other side effects people have besides Coma? *

Lung Disorder (lung disease): 13 people, 56.52%
Fever: 11 people, 47.83%
Cardiac Arrest: 11 people, 47.83%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 39.13%
Infection: 9 people, 39.13%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 8 people, 34.78%
Cough: 8 people, 34.78%
Investigation Abnormal: 8 people, 34.78%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 8 people, 34.78%
Immunodeficiency: 8 people, 34.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 13.04%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 8.70%

* 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 belimumab (the active ingredients of Benlysta) and Benlysta (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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