Ketoconazole and Muscle function loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle function loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Ketoconazole (ketoconazole), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, also take Triamcinolone, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle function loss 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 Muscle function loss?

Muscle function loss is found to be associated with 1,000 drugs and 1,520 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle function loss.

On Jul, 20, 2026

15,751 people reported to have side effects when taking Ketoconazole.
Among them, 12 people (0.08%) have Muscle function loss.

Could Ketoconazole cause Muscle function loss?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Muscle function loss when taking Ketoconazole? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle function loss when taking Ketoconazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ketoconazole? *

Xyrem: 5 people, 41.67%
Triamcinolone: 5 people, 41.67%
Lyrica: 4 people, 33.33%
Atrovent: 4 people, 33.33%
Combigan: 4 people, 33.33%
Lunesta: 4 people, 33.33%
Tobradex: 4 people, 33.33%
Gabapentin: 4 people, 33.33%
Oxycodone And Acetaminophen: 4 people, 33.33%
Vitamin D3: 4 people, 33.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle function loss? *

Autonomic Neuropathy (malfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)): 4 people, 33.33%
Back Injury: 4 people, 33.33%
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet)): 4 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 25.00%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 25.00%
Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 2 people, 16.67%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 2 people, 16.67%
Weakness: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 8 people, 66.67%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 66.67%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 41.67%
Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 16.67%
Injury: 1 person, 8.33%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 1 person, 8.33%
Endometriosis (appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain): 1 person, 8.33%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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