Emend and Diplopia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diplopia is reported as a side effect among people who take Emend (aprepitant), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Carboplatin, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diplopia when taking Emend. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,708 people who have side effects when taking Emend from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Emend?

Emend has active ingredients of aprepitant. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 13,741 Emend users. Check the latest studies of Emend.

What is Diplopia?

Diplopia (double vision) is found to be associated with 1,428 drugs and 1,895 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diplopia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 13, 2026

13,708 people reported to have side effects when taking Emend.
Among them, 11 people (0.08%) have Diplopia.

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Emend when they have Diplopia? *

What is the gender of people who have Diplopia when taking Emend? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Diplopia when taking Emend? *

What are other drugs people take besides Emend? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diplopia? *

Pupils Unequal: 4 people, 36.36%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 4 people, 36.36%
Cerebellar Syndrome (impaired blood circulation to cerebellum due to lesion in artery): 3 people, 27.27%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 27.27%
Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes): 3 people, 27.27%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 2 people, 18.18%
Metastases To Meninges (cancer spreads to meninges): 2 people, 18.18%
Constipation: 2 people, 18.18%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 18.18%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 6 people, 54.55%
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 2 people, 18.18%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 2 people, 18.18%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 18.18%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 18.18%
Dry Skin: 2 people, 18.18%
Dizziness: 2 people, 18.18%
Bone Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 9.09%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Diplopia:

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Diplopia (1,895 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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