Hectorol and Confusional state - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Confusional state is reported as a side effect among people who take Hectorol (doxercalciferol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Lasix, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Confusional state when taking Hectorol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,809 people who have side effects when taking Hectorol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hectorol?

Hectorol has active ingredients of doxercalciferol. eHealthMe is studying from 1,815 Hectorol users. Check the latest studies of Hectorol.

What is Confusional state?

Confusional state is found to be associated with 2,718 drugs and 3,320 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Confusional state.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

1,809 people reported to have side effects when taking Hectorol.
Among them, 22 people (1.22%) have Confusional state.

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Hectorol when they have Confusional state? *

What is the gender of people who have Confusional state when taking Hectorol? *

female: 52.38 %
male: 47.62 %

What is the age of people who have Confusional state when taking Hectorol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Hectorol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Confusional state? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 36.36%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 36.36%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 27.27%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 6 people, 27.27%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 27.27%
Dizziness: 6 people, 27.27%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 5 people, 22.73%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 22.73%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 22.73%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 3 people, 13.64%
Pain: 3 people, 13.64%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 13.64%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 9.09%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 9.09%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 9.09%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 9.09%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 2 people, 9.09%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 4.55%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 1 person, 4.55%

* 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 doxercalciferol (the active ingredients of Hectorol) and Hectorol (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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