Donepezil and Dry eyes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dry eyes is reported as a side effect among people who take Donepezil (donepezil hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Escitalopram, and have Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dry eyes when taking Donepezil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,262 people who have side effects when taking Donepezil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Donepezil?

Donepezil has active ingredients of donepezil hydrochloride. It is often used in dementia. eHealthMe is studying from 24,564 Donepezil users. Check the latest studies of Donepezil.

What is Dry eyes?

Dry eyes (lack of adequate tears) is found to be associated with 1,580 drugs and 2,053 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dry eyes.

On Jul, 15, 2026

24,262 people reported to have side effects when taking Donepezil.
Among them, 18 people (0.07%) have Dry eyes.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Dry eyes when taking Donepezil? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Dry eyes when taking Donepezil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Donepezil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dry eyes? *

Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 27.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 22.22%
Vision Blurred: 3 people, 16.67%
Eye Pruritus (eye itching): 3 people, 16.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 16.67%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 2 people, 11.11%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 11.11%
Visual Impairment: 2 people, 11.11%
Gait Disturbance: 2 people, 11.11%
Fever: 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 6 people, 33.33%
Neurotrophic Keratopathy (decreased corneal sensitivity and poor corneal healing): 2 people, 11.11%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 2 people, 11.11%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 11.11%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 2 people, 11.11%
Diabetes: 2 people, 11.11%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 11.11%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 5.56%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 5.56%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

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