Gilotrif and Drug intolerance - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug intolerance is reported as a side effect among people who take Gilotrif (afatinib dimaleate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lomotil, and have Lung neoplasm malignant.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drug intolerance when taking Gilotrif. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,046 people who have side effects when taking Gilotrif from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gilotrif?

Gilotrif has active ingredients of afatinib dimaleate. eHealthMe is studying from 6,055 Gilotrif users. Check the latest studies of Gilotrif.

What is Drug intolerance?

Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity) is found to be associated with 1,907 drugs and 1,598 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drug intolerance.

On Jul, 28, 2026

6,046 people reported to have side effects when taking Gilotrif.
Among them, 46 people (0.76%) have Drug intolerance.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Gilotrif when they have Drug intolerance? *

What is the gender of people who have Drug intolerance when taking Gilotrif? *

female: 82.86 %
male: 17.14 %

What is the age of people who have Drug intolerance when taking Gilotrif? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gilotrif? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drug intolerance? *

Diarrhea: 15 people, 32.61%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 10.87%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 8.70%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 4 people, 8.70%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 8.70%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 8.70%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 4 people, 8.70%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 4 people, 8.70%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 6.52%
Dry Skin: 3 people, 6.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 9 people, 19.57%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 5 people, 10.87%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 5 people, 10.87%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 2.17%
Oral Cancer (mouth cancer): 1 person, 2.17%
Lung Cancer Metastatic (lung cancer spreads to other parts): 1 person, 2.17%
Lung Adenocarcinoma Metastatic (a form of non-small cell lung cancer spreads to other part): 1 person, 2.17%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 1 person, 2.17%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.17%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 2.17%

* 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 afatinib dimaleate (the active ingredients of Gilotrif) and Gilotrif (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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