Darzalex and Diabetes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diabetes is reported as a side effect among people who take Darzalex (daratumumab), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Revlimid, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diabetes when taking Darzalex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,191 people who have side effects when taking Darzalex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Darzalex?

Darzalex has active ingredients of daratumumab. eHealthMe is studying from 20,206 Darzalex users. Check the latest studies of Darzalex.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is found to be associated with 2,011 drugs and 2,857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diabetes.



On Jul, 13, 2026

20,191 people reported to have side effects when taking Darzalex.
Among them, 61 people (0.3%) have Diabetes.

Could Darzalex cause Diabetes?

Among these 61 people:

How long have people been on Darzalex when they have Diabetes? *

  • < 1 month: 52.17 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 39.13 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 8.7 %
  • 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 Diabetes when taking Darzalex? *

  • female: 34.55 %
  • male: 65.45 %

What is the age of people who have Diabetes when taking Darzalex? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 11.36 %
  • 60+: 88.64 %

What are other drugs people take besides Darzalex? *

  1. Revlimid: 19 people, 31.15%
  2. Lenalidomide: 15 people, 24.59%
  3. Velcade: 11 people, 18.03%
  4. Eliquis: 10 people, 16.39%
  5. Indapamide: 8 people, 13.11%
  6. Dexamethasone Acetate: 8 people, 13.11%
  7. Atarax: 8 people, 13.11%
  8. Pomalyst: 8 people, 13.11%
  9. Bortezomib: 7 people, 11.48%
  10. Decadron: 7 people, 11.48%

What are other side effects people have besides Diabetes? *

  1. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 13 people, 21.31%
  2. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 13.11%
  3. Pneumonia: 8 people, 13.11%
  4. White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 7 people, 11.48%
  5. Neutrophil Count Decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 7 people, 11.48%
  6. High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 9.84%
  7. Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 6 people, 9.84%
  8. Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 6 people, 9.84%
  9. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 8.20%
  10. Hepatic Function Abnormal: 5 people, 8.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 53 people, 86.89%
  2. Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 5 people, 8.20%
  3. Pneumonia: 5 people, 8.20%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 8.20%
  5. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 8.20%
  6. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 8.20%
  7. Neutrophil Count Decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 4 people, 6.56%
  8. Rashes (redness): 2 people, 3.28%
  9. Fever: 2 people, 3.28%
  10. Hepatic Function Abnormal: 2 people, 3.28%

* 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 daratumumab (the active ingredients of Darzalex) and Darzalex (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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