Eprex and Reticulocyte count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Reticulocyte count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Eprex (epoetin alfa), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Monopril, and have Iron overload.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Reticulocyte count increased when taking Eprex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,531 people who have side effects when taking Eprex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Eprex?

Eprex has active ingredients of epoetin alfa. eHealthMe is studying from 5,554 Eprex users. Check the latest studies of Eprex.

What is Reticulocyte count increased?

Reticulocyte count increased is found to be associated with 165 drugs and 318 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Reticulocyte count increased.

On Jul, 05, 2026

5,531 people reported to have side effects when taking Eprex.
Among them, 16 people (0.29%) have Reticulocyte count increased.

Could Eprex cause Reticulocyte count increased?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Eprex when they have Reticulocyte count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Reticulocyte count increased when taking Eprex? *

female: 6.25 %
male: 93.75 %

What is the age of people who have Reticulocyte count increased when taking Eprex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Eprex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Reticulocyte count increased? *

Haemoglobin Decreased: 6 people, 37.50%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 31.25%
Red Cell Aplasia (a type of anaemia affecting the precursors to red blood cells): 5 people, 31.25%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 25.00%
Serum Ferritin Increased: 4 people, 25.00%
Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 3 people, 18.75%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 18.75%
Fifth Disease (a viral infection caused by parvovirus b19): 3 people, 18.75%
Fever: 3 people, 18.75%
Drug Effect Decreased: 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 2 people, 12.50%
Iron Overload: 2 people, 12.50%
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (an inflammatory state affecting the whole body, frequently a response of the immune system to infection): 1 person, 6.25%
Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 1 person, 6.25%
Fever: 1 person, 6.25%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on epoetin alfa (the active ingredients of Eprex) and Eprex (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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