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

Summary:

Purpura is reported as a side effect among people who take Mexitil (mexiletine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lidocaine, and have Post herpetic neuralgia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Purpura 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 Purpura?

Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin) is found to be associated with 941 drugs and 1,515 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Purpura.

On Jul, 19, 2026

1,881 people reported to have side effects when taking Mexitil.
Among them, 11 people (0.58%) have Purpura.

Among these 11 people:

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

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

female: 27.27 %
male: 72.73 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Mexitil? *

Lidocaine: 3 people, 27.27%
Norvasc: 2 people, 18.18%
Lasix: 2 people, 18.18%
Vitamin C: 1 person, 9.09%
Vitamin B2: 1 person, 9.09%
Nicardipine Hydrochloride: 1 person, 9.09%
Magnesium Gluconate: 1 person, 9.09%
Flomax: 1 person, 9.09%
Erelzi: 1 person, 9.09%
Cimetidine: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Purpura? *

Generalised Erythema (redness of the skin all over the body): 5 people, 45.45%
Fever: 5 people, 45.45%
Scab (a hard coating on the skin formed during the wound healing): 4 people, 36.36%
Dermatitis Medicamentosa (an irritation of the scrotum caused by an allergic reaction to a drug): 4 people, 36.36%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 3 people, 27.27%
Herpes Zoster: 3 people, 27.27%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 3 people, 27.27%
Scratch: 3 people, 27.27%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 3 people, 27.27%
Oral Pain: 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Post Herpetic Neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus): 6 people, 54.55%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 5 people, 45.45%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 9.09%
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet)): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 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

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