Desoxyn and Emphysema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Emphysema is reported as a side effect among people who take Desoxyn (methamphetamine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Celexa, and have Sleep apnea syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Emphysema when taking Desoxyn. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 849 people who have side effects when taking Desoxyn from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Desoxyn?

Desoxyn has active ingredients of methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 903 Desoxyn users. Check the latest studies of Desoxyn.

What is Emphysema?

Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs) is found to be associated with 1,061 drugs and 1,100 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Emphysema.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

849 people reported to have side effects when taking Desoxyn.
Among them, 23 people (2.71%) have Emphysema.

Among these 23 people:

What is the gender of people who have Emphysema when taking Desoxyn? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Emphysema when taking Desoxyn? *

What are other drugs people take besides Desoxyn? *

What are other side effects people have besides Emphysema? *

Weight Increased: 23 people, 100.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 23 people, 100.00%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 23 people, 100.00%
Cervical Dysplasia (abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix): 23 people, 100.00%
Cervix Carcinoma (cancer of cervix): 23 people, 100.00%
Clostridium Difficile Colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection): 23 people, 100.00%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 23 people, 100.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 23 people, 100.00%
Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 23 people, 100.00%
Diarrhea: 23 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 23 people, 100.00%
Bone Density Decreased: 13 people, 56.52%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 6 people, 26.09%
Bone Loss: 4 people, 17.39%
Pain: 1 person, 4.35%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Emphysema:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Emphysema:

Emphysema (1,100 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .
Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methamphetamine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Desoxyn) and Desoxyn (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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