Lopid and Otitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Lopid (gemfibrozil), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Glucophage, and have Multifocal motor neuropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis when taking Lopid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,538 people who have side effects when taking Lopid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lopid?

Lopid has active ingredients of gemfibrozil. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 9,700 Lopid users. Check the latest studies of Lopid.

What is Otitis?

Otitis (ear infection) is found to be associated with 1,416 drugs and 1,833 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis.

On Jul, 24, 2026

9,538 people reported to have side effects when taking Lopid.
Among them, 17 people (0.18%) have Otitis.

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Otitis when taking Lopid? *

female: 29.41 %
male: 70.59 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis when taking Lopid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lopid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 35.29%
Pulmonary Mass: 6 people, 35.29%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 35.29%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 6 people, 35.29%
Aortic Aneurysm (enlargement of an aortic artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall): 6 people, 35.29%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 29.41%
Pulmonary Congestion (congestion in the lungs): 5 people, 29.41%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 29.41%
Weakness: 5 people, 29.41%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 29.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 6 people, 35.29%
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (a progressively worsening condition where muscles in the extremities gradually weaken): 6 people, 35.29%
Pain: 4 people, 23.53%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 11.76%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 11.76%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 11.76%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 11.76%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 11.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 11.76%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 gemfibrozil (the active ingredients of Lopid) and Lopid (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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