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

Summary:

Hypertriglyceridaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ketoconazole (ketoconazole), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, also take Fenofibrate, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypertriglyceridaemia 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 Hypertriglyceridaemia?

Hypertriglyceridaemia (excess of triglycerides in the blood) is found to be associated with 755 drugs and 763 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypertriglyceridaemia.

On Aug, 08, 2026

15,751 people reported to have side effects when taking Ketoconazole.
Among them, 20 people (0.13%) have Hypertriglyceridaemia.

Could Ketoconazole cause Hypertriglyceridaemia?

Among these 20 people:

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

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ketoconazole? *

Fenofibrate: 7 people, 35.00%
Aripiprazole: 5 people, 25.00%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 4 people, 20.00%
Kaletra: 3 people, 15.00%
Lisinopril: 3 people, 15.00%
Lamotrigine: 3 people, 15.00%
Lamivudine: 3 people, 15.00%
Lamictal: 3 people, 15.00%
Jardiance: 3 people, 15.00%
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 15.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypertriglyceridaemia? *

Drug Ineffective: 8 people, 40.00%
Metabolic Syndrome (a combination of the medical disorders that, when occurring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease): 5 people, 25.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 25.00%
Dizziness: 4 people, 20.00%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 4 people, 20.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 4 people, 20.00%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 20.00%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 20.00%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 20.00%
Hair Loss: 4 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 4 people, 20.00%
Pituitary-Dependent Cushing's Syndrome (pituitary dependent hypercortisolism): 4 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 20.00%
Vitamin D Decreased: 3 people, 15.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 15.00%
Depression: 3 people, 15.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 3 people, 15.00%
Encephalitis Herpes (inflammation of the brain due to herpes infection): 3 people, 15.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.00%
Hiv Infection: 3 people, 15.00%

* 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 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).

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