Gilotrif and Nail disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nail disorder 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 Calcium, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nail disorder 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 Nail disorder?

Nail disorder (disease of nail) is found to be associated with 739 drugs and 1,092 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nail disorder.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

6,046 people reported to have side effects when taking Gilotrif.
Among them, 98 people (1.62%) have Nail disorder.

Among these 98 people:

How long have people been on Gilotrif when they have Nail disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Nail disorder when taking Gilotrif? *

female: 72.45 %
male: 27.55 %

What is the age of people who have Nail disorder when taking Gilotrif? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gilotrif? *

Calcium: 9 people, 9.18%
Colace: 6 people, 6.12%
Linzess: 6 people, 6.12%
Xgeva: 6 people, 6.12%
Vitamin B12: 6 people, 6.12%
Zofran: 6 people, 6.12%
Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide: 5 people, 5.10%
Eliquis: 5 people, 5.10%
Levitra: 5 people, 5.10%
Tagrisso: 5 people, 5.10%

What are other side effects people have besides Nail disorder? *

Diarrhea: 78 people, 79.59%
Rashes (redness): 67 people, 68.37%
Dry Skin: 26 people, 26.53%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 25 people, 25.51%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 25 people, 25.51%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 24 people, 24.49%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 21 people, 21.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 20.41%
Onychoclasis (breaking of the nails): 17 people, 17.35%
Hair Loss: 17 people, 17.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 45 people, 45.92%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 19 people, 19.39%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 19 people, 19.39%
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 12 people, 12.24%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 11.22%
Pain: 7 people, 7.14%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 4.08%
Lung Cancer Metastatic (lung cancer spreads to other parts): 4 people, 4.08%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 3.06%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 3.06%

* 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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