Melphalan and Pyrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pyrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Melphalan (melphalan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pyrosis when taking Melphalan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,050 people who have side effects when taking Melphalan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Melphalan?

Melphalan has active ingredients of melphalan. eHealthMe is studying from 20,052 Melphalan users. Check the latest studies of Melphalan.

What is Pyrosis?

Pyrosis (painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux) is found to be associated with 3,472 drugs and 3,480 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pyrosis.

On Mar, 28, 2026

20,050 people reported to have side effects when taking Melphalan.
Among them, 42 people (0.21%) have Pyrosis.

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Melphalan when they have Pyrosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Pyrosis when taking Melphalan? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Pyrosis when taking Melphalan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Melphalan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pyrosis? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 26 people, 61.90%
Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 57.14%
High Blood Pressure: 22 people, 52.38%
Pain: 22 people, 52.38%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 22 people, 52.38%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 21 people, 50.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 21 people, 50.00%
Pneumonia: 21 people, 50.00%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 19 people, 45.24%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 45.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 33 people, 78.57%
Initial Insomnia (feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep): 7 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 11.90%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 9.52%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 7.14%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 4.76%
Depression: 2 people, 4.76%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 4.76%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 2 people, 4.76%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Pyrosis (3,480 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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