Doxil and Polyneuropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polyneuropathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Doxil (doxorubicin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Paracetamol, and have Non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polyneuropathy when taking Doxil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,418 people who have side effects when taking Doxil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Doxil?

Doxil has active ingredients of doxorubicin hydrochloride. It is often used in ovarian cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 10,479 Doxil users. Check the latest studies of Doxil.

What is Polyneuropathy?

Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously) is found to be associated with 914 drugs and 944 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polyneuropathy.

On Jul, 12, 2026

10,418 people reported to have side effects when taking Doxil.
Among them, 40 people (0.38%) have Polyneuropathy.

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Doxil when they have Polyneuropathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Polyneuropathy when taking Doxil? *

female: 56.41 %
male: 43.59 %

What is the age of people who have Polyneuropathy when taking Doxil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Doxil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Polyneuropathy? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 16 people, 40.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 27.50%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 10 people, 25.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 25.00%
Constipation: 8 people, 20.00%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 20.00%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 20.00%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 8 people, 20.00%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 7 people, 17.50%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 17.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 17 people, 42.50%
Hodgkin's Lymphoma (cancer originating from white blood cells): 8 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 17.50%
Breast Cancer: 5 people, 12.50%
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma T- And Null-Cell Types (t-cell or null-cell cancer, a type of blood cancer): 3 people, 7.50%
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Stage Iii (cancer of b cells, a type of white blood cell-stage iii): 3 people, 7.50%
Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries): 2 people, 5.00%
General Physical Condition Abnormal: 2 people, 5.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 5.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 5.00%

* 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 doxorubicin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Doxil) and Doxil (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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