Lemtrada and Hepatomegaly - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatomegaly is reported as a side effect among people who take Lemtrada (alemtuzumab), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prolia, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatomegaly when taking Lemtrada. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,297 people who have side effects when taking Lemtrada from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lemtrada?

Lemtrada has active ingredients of alemtuzumab. eHealthMe is studying from 8,317 Lemtrada users. Check the latest studies of Lemtrada.

What is Hepatomegaly?

Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver) is found to be associated with 1,305 drugs and 1,925 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatomegaly.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

8,297 people reported to have side effects when taking Lemtrada.
Among them, 33 people (0.4%) have Hepatomegaly.

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Lemtrada when they have Hepatomegaly? *

What is the gender of people who have Hepatomegaly when taking Lemtrada? *

female: 75.86 %
male: 24.14 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatomegaly when taking Lemtrada? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lemtrada? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatomegaly? *

Fever: 29 people, 87.88%
Splenomegaly (enlargement of spleen): 17 people, 51.52%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 16 people, 48.48%
Weakness: 15 people, 45.45%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 14 people, 42.42%
Depression: 14 people, 42.42%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 14 people, 42.42%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 39.39%
Hypertriglyceridaemia (excess of triglycerides in the blood): 12 people, 36.36%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 22 people, 66.67%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 10 people, 30.30%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 3 people, 9.09%
Chronic Thyroiditis (long lasting inflammation of thyroid gland): 2 people, 6.06%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.03%
Basedow's Disease (autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones): 1 person, 3.03%

* 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 alemtuzumab (the active ingredients of Lemtrada) and Lemtrada (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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