Gilotrif and Muscle spasms - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle spasms 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 - 6 months also take Imodium, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle spasms 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 Muscle spasms?

Muscle spasms (muscle contraction) is found to be associated with 2,668 drugs and 3,100 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle spasms.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

6,046 people reported to have side effects when taking Gilotrif.
Among them, 76 people (1.26%) have Muscle spasms.

Among these 76 people:

How long have people been on Gilotrif when they have Muscle spasms? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle spasms when taking Gilotrif? *

female: 78.95 %
male: 21.05 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle spasms when taking Gilotrif? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gilotrif? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle spasms? *

Diarrhea: 63 people, 82.89%
Dry Skin: 31 people, 40.79%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 27 people, 35.53%
Hair Loss: 26 people, 34.21%
Rashes (redness): 26 people, 34.21%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 23 people, 30.26%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 26.32%
Pain In Extremity: 19 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 25.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 18 people, 23.68%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 45 people, 59.21%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 9 people, 11.84%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 9.21%
Lung Cancer Metastatic (lung cancer spreads to other parts): 7 people, 9.21%
Cough: 6 people, 7.89%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 5 people, 6.58%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 5 people, 6.58%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 5 people, 6.58%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 5 people, 6.58%
Respiratory Tract Congestion (blockage on respiratory system): 4 people, 5.26%

* 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?

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