Cevimeline and Surgery - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Surgery is reported as a side effect among people who take Cevimeline (cevimeline hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Surgery when taking Cevimeline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,450 people who have side effects when taking Cevimeline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cevimeline?

Cevimeline has active ingredients of cevimeline hydrochloride. It is often used in sjogren syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 1,480 Cevimeline users. Check the latest studies of Cevimeline.

What is Surgery?

Surgery is found to be associated with 1,478 drugs and 1,245 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Surgery.

On Jul, 16, 2026

1,450 people reported to have side effects when taking Cevimeline.
Among them, 24 people (1.66%) have Surgery.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Cevimeline when they have Surgery? *

What is the gender of people who have Surgery when taking Cevimeline? *

female: 95.65 %
male: 4.35 %

What is the age of people who have Surgery when taking Cevimeline? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cevimeline? *

Xyrem: 15 people, 62.50%
Ambien: 14 people, 58.33%
Xarelto: 13 people, 54.17%
Cymbalta: 11 people, 45.83%
Vitamin D3: 10 people, 41.67%
Mirapex: 10 people, 41.67%
Oxycodone And Acetaminophen: 9 people, 37.50%
Evoxac: 7 people, 29.17%
Melatonin: 6 people, 25.00%
Restasis: 4 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Surgery? *

Weight Decreased: 8 people, 33.33%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 29.17%
Post Procedural Complication: 6 people, 25.00%
Fall: 6 people, 25.00%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 20.83%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 20.83%
Muscle Function Loss: 5 people, 20.83%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 20.83%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 5 people, 20.83%
Injury: 5 people, 20.83%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 16 people, 66.67%
Dry Mouth: 7 people, 29.17%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 6 people, 25.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 20.83%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 16.67%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 4 people, 16.67%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 16.67%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 16.67%
Immune System Disorder: 3 people, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 12.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Briggs P, Hawrylack H, Mooney R, "Inhaled peppermint oil for postop nausea in patients undergoing cardiac surgery", Nursing, 2016 Jul .
Mariappan R, Prasad A, Venkatraghavan L, "An uncommon cause for severe hypophosphataemia after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery", Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, 2014 May .
Briggs P, Hawrylack H, Mooney R, "Inhaled peppermint oil for postop nausea in patients undergoing cardiac surgery", Nursing, 2016 Jul .
Mariappan R, Prasad A, Venkatraghavan L, "An uncommon cause for severe hypophosphataemia after transsphenoidal pituitary surgery", Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, 2014 May .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cevimeline hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cevimeline) and Cevimeline (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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