Melphalan hydrochloride and Disease recurrence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Disease recurrence is reported as a side effect among people who take Melphalan hydrochloride (melphalan hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acyclovir, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Disease recurrence when taking Melphalan hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,963 people who have side effects when taking Melphalan hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Melphalan hydrochloride?

Melphalan hydrochloride has active ingredients of melphalan hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 3,970 Melphalan hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Melphalan hydrochloride.

What is Disease recurrence?

Disease recurrence is found to be associated with 1,246 drugs and 1,552 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Disease recurrence.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

3,963 people reported to have side effects when taking Melphalan hydrochloride.
Among them, 18 people (0.45%) have Disease recurrence.

Could Melphalan hydrochloride cause Disease recurrence?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Melphalan hydrochloride when they have Disease recurrence? *

What is the gender of people who have Disease recurrence when taking Melphalan hydrochloride? *

female: 52.94 %
male: 47.06 %

What is the age of people who have Disease recurrence when taking Melphalan hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Melphalan hydrochloride? *

Acyclovir: 7 people, 38.89%
Cyclophosphamide: 6 people, 33.33%
Dexamethasone: 6 people, 33.33%
Thalidomide: 6 people, 33.33%
Zometa: 5 people, 27.78%
Protonix: 5 people, 27.78%
Fludarabine Phosphate: 5 people, 27.78%
Prednisone: 5 people, 27.78%
Aredia: 5 people, 27.78%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 4 people, 22.22%

What are other side effects people have besides Disease recurrence? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 33.33%
Pain In Jaw: 5 people, 27.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 27.78%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 27.78%
Bone Pain: 5 people, 27.78%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 27.78%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 5 people, 27.78%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 5 people, 27.78%
Gingivitis (inflammation of gums): 5 people, 27.78%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 27.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 9 people, 50.00%
Bone Marrow Conditioning Regimen: 5 people, 27.78%
Xanthogranuloma (self-limiting tumour with self healing): 1 person, 5.56%
T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukaemia (a aggressive type of t cell cancer): 1 person, 5.56%
Retinoblastoma (tumour of retina): 1 person, 5.56%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 melphalan hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Melphalan hydrochloride) and Melphalan hydrochloride (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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