Effient and Drowsiness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Effient (prasugrel hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Plavix, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness when taking Effient. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,155 people who have side effects when taking Effient from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Effient?

Effient has active ingredients of prasugrel hydrochloride. It is often used in stent. eHealthMe is studying from 9,482 Effient users. Check the latest studies of Effient.

What is Drowsiness?

Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,876 drugs and 4,756 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.

On Sep, 04, 2025

9,155 people reported to have side effects when taking Effient.
Among them, 58 people (0.63%) have Drowsiness.

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Effient when they have Drowsiness? *

What is the gender of people who have Drowsiness when taking Effient? *

female: 38.89 %
male: 61.11 %

What is the age of people who have Drowsiness when taking Effient? *

What are other drugs people take besides Effient? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 37.93%
Weakness: 12 people, 20.69%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 20.69%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 18.97%
Dizziness: 11 people, 18.97%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 15.52%
Head Injury: 8 people, 13.79%
Pain: 8 people, 13.79%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 13.79%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 12.07%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 9 people, 15.52%
Pain: 7 people, 12.07%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 10.34%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 6.90%
Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 6.90%
Depression: 3 people, 5.17%
Back Pain: 3 people, 5.17%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 3.45%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 2 people, 3.45%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 2 people, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Drowsiness:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Drowsiness:

Drowsiness (4,756 conditions)

Drugs similar to Effient and Drowsiness :

Plavix side effect: Drowsiness

How the study uses the data?

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