Eylea and Ischaemic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ischaemic stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Eylea (aflibercept), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lucentis, and have Age-related macular degeneration.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ischaemic stroke when taking Eylea. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,819 people who have side effects when taking Eylea from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Eylea?

Eylea has active ingredients of aflibercept. It is often used in macular degeneration. eHealthMe is studying from 27,868 Eylea users. Check the latest studies of Eylea.

What is Ischaemic stroke?

Ischaemic stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain) is found to be associated with 843 drugs and 1,096 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ischaemic stroke.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

27,819 people reported to have side effects when taking Eylea.
Among them, 27 people (0.1%) have Ischaemic stroke.

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Eylea when they have Ischaemic stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Eylea? *

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

What is the age of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Eylea? *

What are other drugs people take besides Eylea? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ischaemic stroke? *

Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body): 3 people, 11.11%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 7.41%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 7.41%
Embolic Stroke (stroke due to obstruction due to an embolus): 1 person, 3.70%
Haemorrhagic Stroke (stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain): 1 person, 3.70%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 1 person, 3.70%
Haematemesis (vomiting of blood): 1 person, 3.70%
Gastrointestinal Erosion (gradual destruction of gastrointestinal tract because of the inflamed mucous membrane lining the stomach): 1 person, 3.70%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 1 person, 3.70%
Eye Inflammation: 1 person, 3.70%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 9 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.11%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 7.41%
Retinal Vessel Occlusion (a blockage in one of the small arteries): 2 people, 7.41%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 2 people, 7.41%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 3.70%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 3.70%
Choroidal Neovascularisation (creation of new blood vessels in vascular layer of eye): 1 person, 3.70%
Diabetic Retinopathy (damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes): 1 person, 3.70%
Visual Acuity Reduced (reduced clearness of vision): 1 person, 3.70%

* 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 aflibercept (the active ingredients of Eylea) and Eylea (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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