Enablex and Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Enablex (darifenacin hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Tysabri, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy when taking Enablex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,746 people who have side effects when taking Enablex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Enablex?

Enablex has active ingredients of darifenacin hydrobromide. It is often used in urge incontinence. eHealthMe is studying from 4,934 Enablex users. Check the latest studies of Enablex.

What is Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy?

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease caused by opportunistic infection of brain cells) is found to be associated with 592 drugs and 921 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

On Jul, 13, 2026

4,746 people reported to have side effects when taking Enablex.
Among them, 28 people (0.59%) have Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

Could Enablex cause Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy?

Among these 28 people:

What is the gender of people who have Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy when taking Enablex? *

female: 64.29 %
male: 35.71 %

What is the age of people who have Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy when taking Enablex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Enablex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 14 people, 50.00%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 12 people, 42.86%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 9 people, 32.14%
Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 7 people, 25.00%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 7 people, 25.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 25.00%
Herpes Zoster: 7 people, 25.00%
Head Injury: 7 people, 25.00%
Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 25.00%
Complex Partial Seizures (epileptic seizure): 6 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 28 people, 100.00%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 14 people, 50.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 25.00%
Pain: 7 people, 25.00%
Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 7 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 25.00%
Depression: 7 people, 25.00%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 7 people, 25.00%
Asthma: 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Enablex:

Enablex (4,934 reports)

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy treatments and more:

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (13,731 reports)

How severe was Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and when was it recovered:

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in Enablex

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of darifenacin hydrobromide:

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and drugs with ingredients of darifenacin hydrobromide

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Enablex:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy:

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (592 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy:

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (921 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on darifenacin hydrobromide (the active ingredients of Enablex) and Enablex (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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