Lovenox and Gynecomastia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gynecomastia is reported as a side effect among people who take Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gynecomastia when taking Lovenox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 47,547 people who have side effects when taking Lovenox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lovenox?

Lovenox has active ingredients of enoxaparin sodium. It is often used in deep venous thrombosis. eHealthMe is studying from 48,149 Lovenox users. Check the latest studies of Lovenox.

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia (enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast) is found to be associated with 685 drugs and 1,007 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gynecomastia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 02, 2026

47,547 people reported to have side effects when taking Lovenox.
Among them, 58 people (0.12%) have Gynecomastia.

Among these 58 people:

What is the gender of people who have Gynecomastia when taking Lovenox? *

female: 3.45 %
male: 96.55 %

What is the age of people who have Gynecomastia when taking Lovenox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lovenox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gynecomastia? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 58 people, 100.00%
Pain: 55 people, 94.83%
Infection: 51 people, 87.93%
Rib Fracture: 50 people, 86.21%
Back Pain: 48 people, 82.76%
Fall: 47 people, 81.03%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 44 people, 75.86%
Headache (pain in head): 42 people, 72.41%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 42 people, 72.41%
Stress And Anxiety: 42 people, 72.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 27 people, 46.55%
Prostate Cancer: 13 people, 22.41%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 13 people, 22.41%
High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 18.97%
Depression: 5 people, 8.62%
Pain: 4 people, 6.90%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 5.17%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 3.45%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 1.72%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Gynecomastia:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on enoxaparin sodium (the active ingredients of Lovenox) and Lovenox (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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