Lemtrada and Platelet count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Platelet count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Lemtrada (alemtuzumab), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Benadryl, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Platelet count increased 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 Platelet count increased?

Platelet count increased is found to be associated with 958 drugs and 1,190 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Platelet count increased.

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, 41 people (0.49%) have Platelet count increased.

Could Lemtrada cause Platelet count increased?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Lemtrada when they have Platelet count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Lemtrada? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Lemtrada? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lemtrada? *

What are other side effects people have besides Platelet count increased? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 23 people, 56.10%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 41.46%
Weakness: 17 people, 41.46%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 31.71%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 13 people, 31.71%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 13 people, 31.71%
Urine Abnormality: 13 people, 31.71%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 12 people, 29.27%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 29.27%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 26.83%

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): 26 people, 63.41%
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): 12 people, 29.27%
Constipation: 4 people, 9.76%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 4.88%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 2.44%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 2.44%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 2.44%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 2.44%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 2.44%

* 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).

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WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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