Demadex and Drug dependence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug dependence is reported as a side effect among people who take Demadex (torsemide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Oxycontin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drug dependence when taking Demadex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,316 people who have side effects when taking Demadex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Demadex?

Demadex has active ingredients of torsemide. It is often used in heart failure. eHealthMe is studying from 5,358 Demadex users. Check the latest studies of Demadex.

What is Drug dependence?

Drug dependence is found to be associated with 1,252 drugs and 1,139 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drug dependence.



On Jul, 15, 2026

5,316 people reported to have side effects when taking Demadex.
Among them, 33 people (0.62%) have Drug dependence.

Could Demadex cause Drug dependence?

Among these 33 people:

What is the gender of people who have Drug dependence when taking Demadex? *

  • female: 56.25 %
  • male: 43.75 %

What is the age of people who have Drug dependence when taking Demadex? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 11.54 %
  • 40-49: 57.69 %
  • 50-59: 23.08 %
  • 60+: 7.69 %

What are other drugs people take besides Demadex? *

  1. Oxycontin: 27 people, 81.82%
  2. Albuterol: 23 people, 69.70%
  3. Prevacid: 23 people, 69.70%
  4. Levaquin: 19 people, 57.58%
  5. Atrovent: 16 people, 48.48%
  6. Folic Acid: 15 people, 45.45%
  7. Singulair: 15 people, 45.45%
  8. Alprazolam: 15 people, 45.45%
  9. Ceftin: 14 people, 42.42%
  10. Claritin: 14 people, 42.42%

What are other side effects people have besides Drug dependence? *

  1. Depression: 27 people, 81.82%
  2. Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 26 people, 78.79%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 72.73%
  4. Chest Pain: 23 people, 69.70%
  5. Pain: 19 people, 57.58%
  6. Weakness: 18 people, 54.55%
  7. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 17 people, 51.52%
  8. Constipation: 15 people, 45.45%
  9. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 14 people, 42.42%
  10. Urination - Painful: 14 people, 42.42%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 18 people, 54.55%
  2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 3.03%
  3. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 3.03%
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 3.03%
  5. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 1 person, 3.03%
  6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 1 person, 3.03%
  7. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 3.03%
  8. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 3.03%
  9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 3.03%
  10. Depression: 1 person, 3.03%

* 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 torsemide (the active ingredients of Demadex) and Demadex (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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