Efavirenz and Hearing loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hearing loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Efavirenz (efavirenz), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Epivir, and have Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hearing loss when taking Efavirenz. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,449 people who have side effects when taking Efavirenz from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Efavirenz?

Efavirenz has active ingredients of efavirenz. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 15,501 Efavirenz users. Check the latest studies of Efavirenz.

What is Hearing loss?

Hearing loss is found to be associated with 1,358 drugs and 2,386 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hearing loss.

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On Aug, 08, 2026

15,449 people reported to have side effects when taking Efavirenz.
Among them, 17 people (0.11%) have Hearing loss.

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Efavirenz when they have Hearing loss? *

What is the gender of people who have Hearing loss when taking Efavirenz? *

female: 7.69 %
male: 92.31 %

What is the age of people who have Hearing loss when taking Efavirenz? *

What are other drugs people take besides Efavirenz? *

Retrovir: 4 people, 23.53%
Epivir: 4 people, 23.53%
Nevirapine: 3 people, 17.65%
Septra: 3 people, 17.65%
Acyclovir: 3 people, 17.65%
Hydroxyurea: 3 people, 17.65%
Fluconazole: 3 people, 17.65%
Lamivudine: 3 people, 17.65%
Stavudine: 3 people, 17.65%
Pentamidine Isethionate: 2 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Hearing loss? *

Ototoxicity (damage to the ear): 6 people, 35.29%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 4 people, 23.53%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 3 people, 17.65%
Developmental Delay: 3 people, 17.65%
Joint Contracture (a permanent shortening of a muscle or joint): 3 people, 17.65%
Premature Closure Of Cranial Sutures: 3 people, 17.65%
Pneumonia Streptococcal (pneumonia, caused by streptococcus pneumoniae): 3 people, 17.65%
Craniosynostosis (a baby is born with an abnormally shaped skull or develops one during growth): 3 people, 17.65%
Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood): 3 people, 17.65%
Clonus (series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations): 2 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vaginal Yeast Infection: 1 person, 5.88%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.88%
Cryptococcosis (potentially fatal fungal disease): 1 person, 5.88%
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Gupta SK, Shwetank B, "Reversible bilateral sensori-neural hearing loss due to olanzapine in a male suffering from bipolar affective disorder", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on efavirenz (the active ingredients of Efavirenz) and Efavirenz (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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