Lanoxin and Prostate cancer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Prostate cancer is reported as a side effect among people who take Lanoxin (digoxin), especially for people who are 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Prostate cancer 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 Prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer is found to be associated with 998 drugs and 1,210 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Prostate cancer.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

21,602 people reported to have side effects when taking Lanoxin.
Among them, 36 people (0.17%) have Prostate cancer.

Could Lanoxin cause Prostate cancer?

Among these 36 people:

What is the age of people who have Prostate cancer 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: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 16.67 %
  • 60+: 83.33 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lanoxin? *

  1. Coumadin: 14 people, 38.89%
  2. Lasix: 14 people, 38.89%
  3. Lipitor: 8 people, 22.22%
  4. Coreg: 7 people, 19.44%
  5. Prozac: 4 people, 11.11%
  6. Zocor: 4 people, 11.11%
  7. Nexium: 4 people, 11.11%
  8. Aspirin: 4 people, 11.11%
  9. Tenormin: 3 people, 8.33%
  10. Enbrel: 3 people, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Prostate cancer? *

  1. Diabetes: 6 people, 16.67%
  2. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 16.67%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 16.67%
  4. Balance Disorder: 6 people, 16.67%
  5. Presyncope: 6 people, 16.67%
  6. Weakness: 4 people, 11.11%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 11.11%
  8. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 11.11%
  9. Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 11.11%
  10. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 4 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 13.89%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 11.11%
  3. Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 5.56%
  4. Pain: 2 people, 5.56%
  5. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 5.56%
  6. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.56%
  7. Depression: 2 people, 5.56%
  8. Constipation: 2 people, 5.56%
  9. Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 5.56%
  10. Swelling: 1 person, 2.78%

* 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 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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