Epzicom and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Epzicom (abacavir sulfate; lamivudine), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Dolutegravir, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu when taking Epzicom. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,877 people who have side effects when taking Epzicom from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Epzicom?

Epzicom has active ingredients of abacavir sulfate; lamivudine. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 4,937 Epzicom users. Check the latest studies of Epzicom.

What is The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,178 drugs and 2,717 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.

On Jul, 27, 2026

4,877 people reported to have side effects when taking Epzicom.
Among them, 31 people (0.64%) have The flu.

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Epzicom when they have The flu? *

What is the gender of people who have The flu when taking Epzicom? *

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

What is the age of people who have The flu when taking Epzicom? *

What are other drugs people take besides Epzicom? *

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

Ulna Fracture (fracture inside bone): 10 people, 32.26%
Occult Blood Positive: 10 people, 32.26%
Femoral Neck Fracture (neck of femur bone fracture): 10 people, 32.26%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 10 people, 32.26%
Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 10 people, 32.26%
Bursitis Infective (the bursa can become infected, this is called infected bursitis): 10 people, 32.26%
Cytomegalovirus Chorioretinitis (infection of choroid and retina of the eye from virus): 10 people, 32.26%
Anogenital Warts: 10 people, 32.26%
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell): 10 people, 32.26%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 16.13%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 3.23%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 3.23%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 3.23%

* 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 abacavir sulfate; lamivudine (the active ingredients of Epzicom) and Epzicom (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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