Campral and Fatigue - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fatigue is reported as a side effect among people who take Campral (acamprosate calcium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Topamax, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fatigue when taking Campral. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 820 people who have side effects when taking Campral from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Campral?

Campral has active ingredients of acamprosate calcium. It is often used in alcoholism. eHealthMe is studying from 1,007 Campral users. Check the latest studies of Campral.

What is Fatigue?

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness) is found to be associated with 4,027 drugs and 6,378 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fatigue.



On Jul, 07, 2026

820 people reported to have side effects when taking Campral.
Among them, 36 people (4.39%) have Fatigue.

Could Campral cause Fatigue?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Campral when they have Fatigue? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Fatigue when taking Campral? *

  • female: 46.88 %
  • male: 53.12 %

What is the age of people who have Fatigue when taking Campral? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 4.17 %
  • 20-29: 4.17 %
  • 30-39: 16.67 %
  • 40-49: 12.5 %
  • 50-59: 41.67 %
  • 60+: 20.83 %

What are other drugs people take besides Campral? *

  1. Lexapro: 6 people, 16.67%
  2. Lasix: 6 people, 16.67%
  3. Buspar: 6 people, 16.67%
  4. Protonix: 6 people, 16.67%
  5. Topamax: 6 people, 16.67%
  6. Paxil: 5 people, 13.89%
  7. Norvasc: 5 people, 13.89%
  8. Vivitrol: 5 people, 13.89%
  9. Celexa: 5 people, 13.89%
  10. Folic Acid: 5 people, 13.89%

What are other side effects people have besides Fatigue? *

  1. Weakness: 9 people, 25.00%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 22.22%
  3. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 19.44%
  4. Suicidal Ideation: 7 people, 19.44%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 16.67%
  6. Back Pain: 6 people, 16.67%
  7. High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 16.67%
  8. Loss Of Consciousness: 6 people, 16.67%
  9. Rashes (redness): 6 people, 16.67%
  10. Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Depression: 7 people, 19.44%
  2. Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 11.11%
  3. Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 8.33%
  4. Hepatitis C: 3 people, 8.33%
  5. Pain: 2 people, 5.56%
  6. Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 2 people, 5.56%
  7. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 5.56%
  8. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 5.56%
  9. Asthma: 1 person, 2.78%
  10. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 2.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acamprosate calcium (the active ingredients of Campral) and Campral (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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