Equanil and Fall - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fall is reported as a side effect among people who take Equanil (meprobamate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aricept, and have Dementia alzheimer's type.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fall when taking Equanil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,238 people who have side effects when taking Equanil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Equanil?

Equanil has active ingredients of meprobamate. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 1,244 Equanil users. Check the latest studies of Equanil.

What is Fall?

Fall is found to be associated with 3,267 drugs and 3,757 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fall.

On Jul, 05, 2026

1,238 people reported to have side effects when taking Equanil.
Among them, 98 people (7.92%) have Fall.

Among these 98 people:

How long have people been on Equanil when they have Fall? *

What is the gender of people who have Fall when taking Equanil? *

female: 58.95 %
male: 41.05 %

What is the age of people who have Fall when taking Equanil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Equanil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fall? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 16 people, 16.33%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 15 people, 15.31%
Drowsiness: 14 people, 14.29%
Confusional State: 13 people, 13.27%
Confusion: 9 people, 9.18%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 8 people, 8.16%
Head Injury: 8 people, 8.16%
Loss Of Consciousness: 8 people, 8.16%
Hypernatraemia (an abnormally high plasma concentration of sodium ions): 7 people, 7.14%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 7 people, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 14 people, 14.29%
Pain: 7 people, 7.14%
Femur Fracture: 5 people, 5.10%
Depression: 5 people, 5.10%
Fever: 4 people, 4.08%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 4 people, 4.08%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 4.08%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 4 people, 4.08%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 3.06%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 3.06%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Fall (3,757 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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