Mexitil and Hypersensitivity - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypersensitivity is reported as a side effect among people who take Mexitil (mexiletine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Warfarin Sodium, and have Arrhythmias.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypersensitivity when taking Mexitil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,881 people who have side effects when taking Mexitil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mexitil?

Mexitil has active ingredients of mexiletine hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,893 Mexitil users. Check the latest studies of Mexitil.

What is Hypersensitivity?

Hypersensitivity is found to be associated with 2,750 drugs and 2,915 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypersensitivity.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 25, 2026

1,881 people reported to have side effects when taking Mexitil.
Among them, 45 people (2.39%) have Hypersensitivity.

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Mexitil when they have Hypersensitivity? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypersensitivity when taking Mexitil? *

female: 51.11 %
male: 48.89 %

What is the age of people who have Hypersensitivity when taking Mexitil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mexitil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypersensitivity? *

Fever: 15 people, 33.33%
Loss Of Consciousness: 7 people, 15.56%
Rashes (redness): 6 people, 13.33%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 5 people, 11.11%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 5 people, 11.11%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 5 people, 11.11%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 4 people, 8.89%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 6.67%
Shock Haemorrhagic (a life-threatening condition with symptoms like low blood pressure, weakness, shallow breathing, cold, clammy skin due to excess bleeding): 3 people, 6.67%
Itching: 3 people, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 5 people, 11.11%
Supraventricular Extrasystoles (premature electrical impulse in the heart, generated above the level of the ventricle): 4 people, 8.89%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 8.89%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 3 people, 6.67%
Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue): 3 people, 6.67%
Cancer Pain: 2 people, 4.44%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 4.44%
Ventricular Extrasystoles (premature cardiac contraction): 2 people, 4.44%
Pleural Mesothelioma Malignant (cancer of the pleura, or the membrane that lines the lungs): 2 people, 4.44%
Pain: 1 person, 2.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hypersensitivity (2,915 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mexiletine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Mexitil) and Mexitil (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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