Flecainide acetate and Depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Flecainide acetate (flecainide acetate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Zoloft, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Depression when taking Flecainide acetate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,177 people who have side effects when taking Flecainide acetate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flecainide acetate?

Flecainide acetate has active ingredients of flecainide acetate. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 7,176 Flecainide acetate users. Check the latest studies of Flecainide acetate.

What is Depression?

Depression is found to be associated with 3,170 drugs and 4,130 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Depression.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

6,177 people reported to have side effects when taking Flecainide acetate.
Among them, 64 people (1.04%) have Depression.

Could Flecainide acetate cause Depression?

Among these 64 people:

How long have people been on Flecainide acetate when they have Depression? *

What is the gender of people who have Depression when taking Flecainide acetate? *

female: 53.12 %
male: 46.88 %

What is the age of people who have Depression when taking Flecainide acetate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flecainide acetate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Depression? *

Weakness: 17 people, 26.56%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 23.44%
Pain: 13 people, 20.31%
Dizziness: 13 people, 20.31%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 20.31%
Stress And Anxiety: 13 people, 20.31%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 15.62%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 10 people, 15.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 14.06%
Gait Disturbance: 9 people, 14.06%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 14.06%
Cardiac Disorder: 6 people, 9.38%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 7.81%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 6.25%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.69%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 4.69%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 4.69%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 3.12%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 3.12%
Heart Rate Irregular: 2 people, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Pang, T., & Gudi, A., "Chest pain following the use of fluvoxamine in depression", Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2018 Jan .
Pang, T., & Gudi, A., "Chest pain following the use of fluvoxamine in depression", Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on flecainide acetate (the active ingredients of Flecainide acetate) and Flecainide acetate (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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