Kaletra and Haemorrhoids - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haemorrhoids is reported as a side effect among people who take Kaletra (lopinavir; ritonavir), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Combivir, and have Lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haemorrhoids when taking Kaletra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,879 people who have side effects when taking Kaletra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Kaletra?

Kaletra has active ingredients of lopinavir; ritonavir. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 23,070 Kaletra users. Check the latest studies of Kaletra.

What is Haemorrhoids?

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus) is found to be associated with 1,546 drugs and 1,391 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haemorrhoids.

On Aug, 12, 2026

22,879 people reported to have side effects when taking Kaletra.
Among them, 26 people (0.11%) have Haemorrhoids.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Kaletra when they have Haemorrhoids? *

What is the gender of people who have Haemorrhoids when taking Kaletra? *

female: 12 %
male: 88 %

What is the age of people who have Haemorrhoids when taking Kaletra? *

What are other drugs people take besides Kaletra? *

What are other side effects people have besides Haemorrhoids? *

Abdominal Distension: 10 people, 38.46%
High Blood Cholesterol: 9 people, 34.62%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 9 people, 34.62%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 30.77%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 7 people, 26.92%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 7 people, 26.92%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 7 people, 26.92%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 7 people, 26.92%
Tachycardia Paroxysmal (a form of tachycardia which begins and ends in an acute (or paroxysmal) manner): 7 people, 26.92%
Campylobacter Gastroenteritis (infection of gastrointestinal system): 7 people, 26.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Abdominal Distension: 7 people, 26.92%
Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding in the large intestine, rectum, or anus is called lower gi bleeding): 7 people, 26.92%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 19.23%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 3 people, 11.54%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 11.54%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 2 people, 7.69%
Campylobacter Gastroenteritis (infection of gastrointestinal system): 2 people, 7.69%
Herpes Zoster: 2 people, 7.69%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 3.85%
Depression: 1 person, 3.85%

* 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 lopinavir; ritonavir (the active ingredients of Kaletra) and Kaletra (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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