Jakafi and Facial paralysis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Facial paralysis is reported as a side effect among people who take Jakafi (ruxolitinib phosphate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Polycythaemia vera.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Facial paralysis when taking Jakafi. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 56,447 people who have side effects when taking Jakafi from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Jakafi?

Jakafi has active ingredients of ruxolitinib phosphate. It is often used in primary myelofibrosis. eHealthMe is studying from 56,530 Jakafi users. Check the latest studies of Jakafi.

What is Facial paralysis?

Facial paralysis (loss of function of face muscle) is found to be associated with 661 drugs and 1,149 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Facial paralysis.

On Jul, 30, 2026

56,447 people reported to have side effects when taking Jakafi.
Among them, 15 people (0.03%) have Facial paralysis.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Jakafi when they have Facial paralysis? *

What is the gender of people who have Facial paralysis when taking Jakafi? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Facial paralysis when taking Jakafi? *

What are other drugs people take besides Jakafi? *

What are other side effects people have besides Facial paralysis? *

Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 33.33%
Fall: 4 people, 26.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 26.67%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 4 people, 26.67%
Confusional State: 4 people, 26.67%
Platelet Count Increased: 4 people, 26.67%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 20.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 20.00%
Hypoacusis (loss of hearing): 3 people, 20.00%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 5 people, 33.33%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 6.67%
Platelet Count Increased: 1 person, 6.67%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 6.67%
Iron Deficiency: 1 person, 6.67%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 6.67%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.67%
Essential Thrombocythaemia (chronic blood cancer): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 ruxolitinib phosphate (the active ingredients of Jakafi) and Jakafi (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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