Lenvima and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Lenvima (lenvatinib mesylate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Keytruda, and have Renal cell carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Lenvima. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,107 people who have side effects when taking Lenvima from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lenvima?

Lenvima has active ingredients of lenvatinib mesylate. eHealthMe is studying from 21,113 Lenvima users. Check the latest studies of Lenvima.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 666 drugs and 1,201 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Jun, 16, 2026

21,107 people reported to have side effects when taking Lenvima.
Among them, 12 people (0.06%) have Cachexia.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Lenvima when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Lenvima? *

female: 27.27 %
male: 72.73 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Lenvima? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lenvima? *

Keytruda: 3 people, 25.00%
Thalomid: 1 person, 8.33%
Morphine: 1 person, 8.33%
Cabometyx: 1 person, 8.33%
Amlodipine: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 33.33%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 4 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 25.00%
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 2 people, 16.67%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 2 people, 16.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 16.67%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 1 person, 8.33%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 2 people, 16.67%
Thyroid Cancer: 1 person, 8.33%
Papillary Thyroid Cancer: 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 1 person, 8.33%
Endometrial Cancer: 1 person, 8.33%
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer (thyroid cancer which has a very poor prognosis): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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Lenvima (21,113 reports)

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Cachexia (7,763 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cachexia:

Cachexia (666 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cachexia:

Cachexia (1,201 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lenvatinib mesylate (the active ingredients of Lenvima) and Lenvima (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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