Clonazepam and Body mass index increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

We study 133,369 people who have side effects when taking Clonazepam. Body mass index increased is found, especially among people who are female, 10-19 old, also take Carbamazepine and have Hypothyroidism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Clonazepam and have Body mass index increased. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 700+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Sep, 26, 2023

133,369 people reported to have side effects when taking Clonazepam.
Among them, 23 people (0.02%) have Body mass index increased.

What is Clonazepam?

Clonazepam has active ingredients of clonazepam. It is used in stress and anxiety. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 139,189 Clonazepam users.

What is Body mass index increased?

Body mass index increased is found to be associated with 528 drugs and 277 conditions by eHealthMe. Currently, we are studying 1,483 people who have Body mass index increased.

Number of Clonazepam and Body mass index increased reports submitted per year:

Could Clonazepam cause Body mass index increased?

Gender of people who have Body mass index increased when taking Clonazepam *:

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

Age of people who have Body mass index increased when taking Clonazepam *:

Common drugs people take besides Clonazepam *:

Escitalopram: 5 people, 21.74%
Olanzapine: 5 people, 21.74%
Sertraline: 5 people, 21.74%
Metformin: 5 people, 21.74%
Carbamazepine: 5 people, 21.74%
Risperidone: 4 people, 17.39%
Tramadol: 3 people, 13.04%
Haloperidol: 3 people, 13.04%
Risperdal: 3 people, 13.04%
Sertraline Hydrochloride: 3 people, 13.04%

Common side effects people have besides Body mass index increased *:

Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 39.13%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 7 people, 30.43%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 26.09%
Hyperprolactinaemia (abnormally high levels of prolactin in the blood): 5 people, 21.74%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 21.74%
Amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age): 4 people, 17.39%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 4 people, 17.39%
Euphoric Mood (excessively happy but may become angry or irritable): 4 people, 17.39%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 4 people, 17.39%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 4 people, 17.39%

Common conditions people have *:

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 21.74%
Depression: 5 people, 21.74%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 21.74%
Mental Impairment (a condition affecting the body, perhaps through sight or hearing loss, a mobility difficulty or a health condition): 4 people, 17.39%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 4 people, 17.39%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 4 people, 17.39%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 13.04%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 8.70%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 8.70%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 8.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Clonazepam and have Body mass index increased?

Check whether Body mass index increased is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related publications that referenced our studies

McFarlane SI, "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2015 Jan .
Ashkar AG, Goldberg T, Maraj I, Masters A, McFarlane SI, "Torsades De Pointes Induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 2015 Jan .
McFarlane, S. I. , "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2014 Jan .

Related studies

Clonazepam side effects by duration, gender and age:

Clonazepam side effects (139,189 reports)

Body mass index increased treatments and more:

Body mass index increased (1,483 reports)

Common drugs associated with Body mass index increased:

Metformin: 173 reports
Prednisone: 139 reports

All the drugs that are associated with Body mass index increased:

Body mass index increased (528 drugs)

All the conditions that are associated with Body mass index increased:

Body mass index increased (277 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clonazepam (the active ingredients of Clonazepam) and Clonazepam (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 700+ 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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