Cytoxan and Blindness transient - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blindness transient is reported as a side effect among people who take Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Aredia, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blindness transient when taking Cytoxan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,522 people who have side effects when taking Cytoxan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cytoxan?

Cytoxan has active ingredients of cyclophosphamide. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 19,693 Cytoxan users. Check the latest studies of Cytoxan.

What is Blindness transient?

Blindness transient (sudden loss of vision) is found to be associated with 618 drugs and 683 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blindness transient.

On Jul, 19, 2026

19,522 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytoxan.
Among them, 25 people (0.13%) have Blindness transient.

Could Cytoxan cause Blindness transient?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Cytoxan when they have Blindness transient? *

What is the gender of people who have Blindness transient when taking Cytoxan? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Blindness transient when taking Cytoxan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cytoxan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blindness transient? *

Rashes (redness): 16 people, 64.00%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 16 people, 64.00%
Dyspnea Exertional: 16 people, 64.00%
Pain In Jaw: 16 people, 64.00%
Bone Pain: 16 people, 64.00%
Gingival Bleeding (bleeding gums): 15 people, 60.00%
Weight Decreased: 14 people, 56.00%
Chest Pain: 12 people, 48.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 48.00%
Dizziness: 12 people, 48.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 8 people, 32.00%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 7 people, 28.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 28.00%
Tongue Blistering: 2 people, 8.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 8.00%
Pain: 2 people, 8.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 8.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 8.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 8.00%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 4.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .
Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

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

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