Bupropion hydrochloride and Ascites - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ascites is reported as a side effect among people who take Bupropion hydrochloride (bupropion hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Gabapentin, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ascites when taking Bupropion hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,551 people who have side effects when taking Bupropion hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bupropion hydrochloride?

Bupropion hydrochloride has active ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 21,496 Bupropion hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Bupropion hydrochloride.

What is Ascites?

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) is found to be associated with 1,528 drugs and 2,026 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ascites.

On Jul, 12, 2026

18,551 people reported to have side effects when taking Bupropion hydrochloride.
Among them, 24 people (0.13%) have Ascites.

Could Bupropion hydrochloride cause Ascites?

Among these 24 people:

What is the gender of people who have Ascites when taking Bupropion hydrochloride? *

female: 69.57 %
male: 30.43 %

What is the age of people who have Ascites when taking Bupropion hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bupropion hydrochloride? *

Gabapentin: 8 people, 33.33%
Pantoprazole: 7 people, 29.17%
Ibuprofen: 6 people, 25.00%
Vitamin B12: 6 people, 25.00%
Ondansetron: 5 people, 20.83%
Lactulose: 5 people, 20.83%
Metoclopramide: 4 people, 16.67%
Methadone Hydrochloride: 4 people, 16.67%
Megace: 4 people, 16.67%
Magnesium Sulfate: 4 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Ascites? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 41.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 37.50%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 9 people, 37.50%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 8 people, 33.33%
Cough: 8 people, 33.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 29.17%
Abdominal Pain: 7 people, 29.17%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 29.17%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 29.17%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 7 people, 29.17%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Metastatic: 6 people, 25.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 12.50%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 12.50%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 12.50%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 8.33%
Colon Cancer Stage Iv: 2 people, 8.33%
Breast Cancer Female: 2 people, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.17%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 4.17%
Hepatic Cirrhosis (chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .
Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bupropion hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Bupropion hydrochloride) and Bupropion hydrochloride (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?

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