Efavirenz and Oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Oedema 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 month also take Ziagen, and have Mycobacterium ulcerans infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Oedema 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 Oedema?

Oedema (fluid collection in tissue) is found to be associated with 2,199 drugs and 2,311 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Oedema.

On Jul, 20, 2026

15,449 people reported to have side effects when taking Efavirenz.
Among them, 61 people (0.39%) have Oedema.

Among these 61 people:

How long have people been on Efavirenz when they have Oedema? *

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

female: 28.3 %
male: 71.7 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Efavirenz? *

Ziagen: 19 people, 31.15%
Lamivudine: 12 people, 19.67%
Stavudine: 8 people, 13.11%
Combivir: 7 people, 11.48%
Fluconazole: 7 people, 11.48%
Agenerase: 6 people, 9.84%
Azithromycin: 6 people, 9.84%
Didanosine: 5 people, 8.20%
Epivir: 5 people, 8.20%
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 4 people, 6.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Oedema? *

Fever: 21 people, 34.43%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 16 people, 26.23%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 21.31%
Chills (felling of cold): 12 people, 19.67%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 9 people, 14.75%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 13.11%
Acute Kidney Failure: 8 people, 13.11%
Liver Function Tests Nos Abnormal: 8 people, 13.11%
Itching: 8 people, 13.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 11.48%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Mycobacterium Ulcerans Infection (bacterial infection): 3 people, 4.92%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 3.28%
Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis): 1 person, 1.64%
Poor Quality Sleep: 1 person, 1.64%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 1 person, 1.64%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 1.64%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.64%
Bronchitis Chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic): 1 person, 1.64%

* 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 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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