Epivir-hbv and Ascites - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ascites is reported as a side effect among people who take Epivir-hbv (lamivudine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Intron A,.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ascites when taking Epivir-hbv. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 292 people who have side effects when taking Epivir-hbv from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epivir-hbv?

Epivir-hbv has active ingredients of lamivudine. It is often used in hepatitis b. eHealthMe is studying from 299 Epivir-hbv users. Check the latest studies of Epivir-hbv.

What is Ascites?

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) is found to be associated with 1,532 drugs and 2,031 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ascites.

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, 29, 2026

292 people reported to have side effects when taking Epivir-hbv.
Among them, 21 people (7.19%) have Ascites.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Epivir-hbv when they have Ascites? *

What is the gender of people who have Ascites when taking Epivir-hbv? *

female: 4.76 %
male: 95.24 %

What is the age of people who have Ascites when taking Epivir-hbv? *

What are other drugs people take besides Epivir-hbv? *

Lactulose: 2 people, 9.52%
Intron A: 2 people, 9.52%
Vicodin: 1 person, 4.76%
Tacrolimus: 1 person, 4.76%
Spironolactone: 1 person, 4.76%
Propranolol Hydrochloride: 1 person, 4.76%
Prednisolone: 1 person, 4.76%
Omeprazole: 1 person, 4.76%
Lasix: 1 person, 4.76%
Lantus: 1 person, 4.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Ascites? *

Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 5 people, 23.81%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 23.81%
Fever: 4 people, 19.05%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 2 people, 9.52%
Hepatorenal Syndrome (renal failure in patients with advanced chronic liver disease): 2 people, 9.52%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 2 people, 9.52%
Oedema Lower Limb (fluid collection in tissue of lower leg): 2 people, 9.52%
Hepatic Encephalopathy (spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver failure): 2 people, 9.52%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 9.52%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .
Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lamivudine (the active ingredients of Epivir-hbv) and Epivir-hbv (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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