Ketoconazole and Cataplexy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cataplexy is reported as a side effect among people who take Ketoconazole (ketoconazole), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cataplexy when taking Ketoconazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,751 people who have side effects when taking Ketoconazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ketoconazole?

Ketoconazole has active ingredients of ketoconazole. It is often used in fungal infection. eHealthMe is studying from 16,014 Ketoconazole users. Check the latest studies of Ketoconazole.

What is Cataplexy?

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness) is found to be associated with 294 drugs and 255 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cataplexy.

On Jul, 14, 2026

15,751 people reported to have side effects when taking Ketoconazole.
Among them, 13 people (0.08%) have Cataplexy.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Ketoconazole when they have Cataplexy? *

What is the gender of people who have Cataplexy when taking Ketoconazole? *

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

What is the age of people who have Cataplexy when taking Ketoconazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ketoconazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cataplexy? *

Weakness: 4 people, 30.77%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 4 people, 30.77%
Suicidal Ideation: 4 people, 30.77%
Bedwetting: 4 people, 30.77%
Schizoaffective Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by disordered thought): 4 people, 30.77%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 30.77%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 30.77%
Suicide Attempt: 3 people, 23.08%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 23.08%
Eye Infection: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 13 people, 100.00%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Ketoconazole (16,014 reports)

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Cataplexy (41,577 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cataplexy:

Cataplexy (294 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cataplexy:

Cataplexy (255 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .
Alonso-Navarro H, Montes JM, Plaza-Nieto JF, Jiménez-Jiménez FJ, "Cataplexy Possibly Associated With Lamotrigine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2016 Aug .
Lopes E, Pereira D, da Silva Behrens NS, de Almeida Fonseca H, Calvancanti PO, de Araújo Lima TF, Pradella-Hallinan M, Castro J, Tufik S, Coelho FM, "Cataplexy as a side effect of modafinil in a patient without narcolepsy", Sleep Science, 2014 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ketoconazole (the active ingredients of Ketoconazole) and Ketoconazole (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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