Lanoxin and Multiple myeloma - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Multiple myeloma is reported as a side effect among people who take Lanoxin (digoxin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Zometa, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Multiple myeloma when taking Lanoxin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,602 people who have side effects when taking Lanoxin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lanoxin?

Lanoxin has active ingredients of digoxin. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 21,852 Lanoxin users. Check the latest studies of Lanoxin.

What is Multiple myeloma?

Multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells) is found to be associated with 1,109 drugs and 1,404 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Multiple myeloma.



On Jul, 19, 2026

21,602 people reported to have side effects when taking Lanoxin.
Among them, 69 people (0.32%) have Multiple myeloma.

Could Lanoxin cause Multiple myeloma?

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Lanoxin when they have Multiple myeloma? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Multiple myeloma when taking Lanoxin? *

  • female: 37.68 %
  • male: 62.32 %

What is the age of people who have Multiple myeloma when taking Lanoxin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 1.59 %
  • 50-59: 20.63 %
  • 60+: 77.78 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lanoxin? *

  1. Zometa: 42 people, 60.87%
  2. Elavil: 37 people, 53.62%
  3. Celexa: 35 people, 50.72%
  4. Nexium: 32 people, 46.38%
  5. Prozac: 30 people, 43.48%
  6. Toprol-Xl: 30 people, 43.48%
  7. Flonase: 29 people, 42.03%
  8. Protonix: 29 people, 42.03%
  9. Aredia: 28 people, 40.58%
  10. Levaquin: 28 people, 40.58%

What are other side effects people have besides Multiple myeloma? *

  1. Anaemia (lack of blood): 43 people, 62.32%
  2. Weakness: 40 people, 57.97%
  3. Pain: 38 people, 55.07%
  4. Pain In Jaw: 37 people, 53.62%
  5. Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 36 people, 52.17%
  6. Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 35 people, 50.72%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 35 people, 50.72%
  8. Fever: 34 people, 49.28%
  9. Bone Disorder: 34 people, 49.28%
  10. Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 33 people, 47.83%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 14 people, 20.29%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 18.84%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 18.84%
  4. Pain: 3 people, 4.35%
  5. Urge Incontinence (urinary incontinence): 2 people, 2.90%
  6. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 2.90%
  7. Bone Neoplasm Malignant (cancer of bone): 2 people, 2.90%
  8. Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 2.90%
  9. Diarrhea: 2 people, 2.90%
  10. Neck Pain: 2 people, 2.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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