Cysteine and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Cysteine (n - acetyl cysteine), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ciclosporin, and have Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Cysteine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,641 people who have side effects when taking Cysteine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cysteine?

Cysteine has active ingredients of n - acetyl cysteine. eHealthMe is studying from 1,755 Cysteine users. Check the latest studies of Cysteine.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,310 drugs and 3,030 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Jul, 16, 2026

1,641 people reported to have side effects when taking Cysteine.
Among them, 14 people (0.85%) have Stroke.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Cysteine when they have Stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Cysteine? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Cysteine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cysteine? *

Ciclosporin: 10 people, 71.43%
Bortezomib: 3 people, 21.43%
Velcade: 2 people, 14.29%
Maxitrol: 2 people, 14.29%
Insulin: 2 people, 14.29%
Clopidogrel: 2 people, 14.29%
Ultracet: 1 person, 7.14%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 1 person, 7.14%
Sulfamethoxazole: 1 person, 7.14%
Potassium Gluconate: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Enterococcal Infection: 13 people, 92.86%
Abdominal Abscess (collection of pus in abdomen): 11 people, 78.57%
Brain Oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain): 11 people, 78.57%
Staphylococcal Sepsis (blood infection by an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 11 people, 78.57%
Empyema (collection of pus in a cavity in the body): 11 people, 78.57%
Klebsiella Infection: 10 people, 71.43%
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body): 9 people, 64.29%
Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 64.29%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 9 people, 64.29%
Weakness: 7 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (a rare blood disorder characterized by clotting in small blood vessels of the body): 11 people, 78.57%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 14.29%
Thrombocytosis: 2 people, 14.29%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 14.29%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 14.29%
Enterococcal Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 2 people, 14.29%
Osteoradionecrosis (irradiation of bones causes damage to osteocytes and impairs the blood supply): 1 person, 7.14%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Stroke:

Stroke (2,310 drugs)

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Stroke (3,030 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on n - acetyl cysteine (the active ingredients of Cysteine) and Cysteine (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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