Lodine and Drowsiness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Lodine (etodolac), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ambien, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness when taking Lodine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,671 people who have side effects when taking Lodine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lodine?

Lodine has active ingredients of etodolac. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 3,846 Lodine users. Check the latest studies of Lodine.

What is Drowsiness?

Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,865 drugs and 4,797 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.

On Jul, 13, 2026

3,671 people reported to have side effects when taking Lodine.
Among them, 46 people (1.25%) have Drowsiness.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Lodine when they have Drowsiness? *

What is the gender of people who have Drowsiness when taking Lodine? *

female: 45.65 %
male: 54.35 %

What is the age of people who have Drowsiness when taking Lodine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lodine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 41.30%
Dizziness: 16 people, 34.78%
Weakness: 13 people, 28.26%
Gait Disturbance: 12 people, 26.09%
Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 23.91%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 10 people, 21.74%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 21.74%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 9 people, 19.57%
Heart Rate Increased: 9 people, 19.57%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 9 people, 19.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 17.39%
Depression: 6 people, 13.04%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 10.87%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 8.70%
Diabetes: 4 people, 8.70%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 8.70%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 6.52%
Seasonal Affective Disorder (a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter): 3 people, 6.52%
Psychotic Disorder: 3 people, 6.52%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 6.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Liao KF, Cheng KC, Lin CL, Lai SW, "Etodolac and the risk of acute pancreatitis", BioMedicine, 2017 Jan .
Liao KF, Cheng KC, Lin CL, Lai SW, "Etodolac and the risk of acute pancreatitis", BioMedicine, 2017 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on etodolac (the active ingredients of Lodine) and Lodine (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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