Gentamicin and Dyskinesia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dyskinesia is reported as a side effect among people who take Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Duphalac, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dyskinesia when taking Gentamicin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,523 people who have side effects when taking Gentamicin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gentamicin?

Gentamicin has active ingredients of gentamicin sulfate. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 21,654 Gentamicin users. Check the latest studies of Gentamicin.

What is Dyskinesia?

Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement) is found to be associated with 1,510 drugs and 1,734 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dyskinesia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 02, 2026

21,523 people reported to have side effects when taking Gentamicin.
Among them, 46 people (0.21%) have Dyskinesia.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Gentamicin when they have Dyskinesia? *

What is the gender of people who have Dyskinesia when taking Gentamicin? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Dyskinesia when taking Gentamicin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gentamicin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dyskinesia? *

Loss Of Consciousness: 17 people, 36.96%
Pneumonia: 17 people, 36.96%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 15 people, 32.61%
Confusional State: 15 people, 32.61%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 13 people, 28.26%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 13 people, 28.26%
Stupor (lack of critical cognitive function and level of consciousness): 13 people, 28.26%
Aggression: 12 people, 26.09%
Motormental Retardation (a slowing-down of thought and a reduction of physical work): 12 people, 26.09%
Memory Loss: 12 people, 26.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 13.04%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 10.87%
Pain: 5 people, 10.87%
Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 5 people, 10.87%
Depression: 3 people, 6.52%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 2 people, 4.35%
Lumbar Vertebral Fracture: 2 people, 4.35%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 2 people, 4.35%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 2 people, 4.35%
Nail Infection: 2 people, 4.35%

* 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 gentamicin sulfate (the active ingredients of Gentamicin) and Gentamicin (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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