Epivir and Wax blockage - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Wax blockage is reported as a side effect among people who take Epivir (lamivudine), especially for people who are male, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Aredia, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Wax blockage when taking Epivir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16,823 people who have side effects when taking Epivir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epivir?

Epivir has active ingredients of lamivudine. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 16,870 Epivir users. Check the latest studies of Epivir.

What is Wax blockage?

Wax blockage is found to be associated with 412 drugs and 969 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Wax blockage.

On Jul, 14, 2026

16,823 people reported to have side effects when taking Epivir.
Among them, 15 people (0.09%) have Wax blockage.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Epivir when they have Wax blockage? *

What is the gender of people who have Wax blockage when taking Epivir? *

female: 7.14 %
male: 92.86 %

What are other drugs people take besides Epivir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Wax blockage? *

Urination - Painful: 15 people, 100.00%
Cough: 15 people, 100.00%
Diarrhea: 15 people, 100.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 15 people, 100.00%
Ear Barotrauma (discomfort and possible damage in the ear due to pressure differences between the inside and outside of the eardrum): 15 people, 100.00%
Abdominal Discomfort: 14 people, 93.33%
Facial Pain: 14 people, 93.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 14 people, 93.33%
Cyst (a closed sac): 14 people, 93.33%
Musculoskeletal Chest Pain (pain in chest muscle or nerve or bones): 14 people, 93.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 6.67%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 6.67%
Depression: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Wax blockage:

Wax blockage (412 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Wax blockage:

Wax blockage (969 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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