Levophed and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Trasylol, and have Back pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Levophed. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,040 people who have side effects when taking Levophed from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levophed?

Levophed has active ingredients of norepinephrine bitartrate. eHealthMe is studying from 2,047 Levophed users. Check the latest studies of Levophed.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,321 drugs and 3,028 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

On Jun, 27, 2026

2,040 people reported to have side effects when taking Levophed.
Among them, 86 people (4.22%) have Stroke.

Among these 86 people:

How long have people been on Levophed when they have Stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Levophed? *

female: 33.72 %
male: 66.28 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Levophed? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levophed? *

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Pain: 65 people, 75.58%
Stress And Anxiety: 63 people, 73.26%
Acute Kidney Failure: 57 people, 66.28%
Injury: 53 people, 61.63%
Fear: 52 people, 60.47%
Emotional Distress: 43 people, 50.00%
Renal Injury (kidney injury): 40 people, 46.51%
Depression: 33 people, 38.37%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 30 people, 34.88%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 29 people, 33.72%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 6.98%
Back Pain: 6 people, 6.98%
Heart Rate Irregular: 5 people, 5.81%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 4.65%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 2.33%
Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control: 2 people, 2.33%
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: 2 people, 2.33%
Ventricular Hypokinesia (muscle of one's heart does not contract as much as most peoples' hearts do): 2 people, 2.33%
Fungal Infection: 2 people, 2.33%
Flank Pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen): 2 people, 2.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Stroke (334,635 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Stroke:

Stroke (2,321 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Stroke:

Stroke (3,028 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on norepinephrine bitartrate (the active ingredients of Levophed) and Levophed (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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