Misoprostol and Diplopia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diplopia is reported as a side effect among people who take Misoprostol (misoprostol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Gait disturbance.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diplopia when taking Misoprostol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,111 people who have side effects when taking Misoprostol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Misoprostol?

Misoprostol has active ingredients of misoprostol. It is often used in abortion. eHealthMe is studying from 8,222 Misoprostol users. Check the latest studies of Misoprostol.

What is Diplopia?

Diplopia (double vision) is found to be associated with 1,438 drugs and 1,892 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diplopia.

On Jul, 07, 2026

8,111 people reported to have side effects when taking Misoprostol.
Among them, 14 people (0.17%) have Diplopia.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Misoprostol when they have Diplopia? *

What is the gender of people who have Diplopia when taking Misoprostol? *

female: 64.29 %
male: 35.71 %

What is the age of people who have Diplopia when taking Misoprostol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Misoprostol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diplopia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 57.14%
Constipation: 8 people, 57.14%
Weakness: 6 people, 42.86%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 42.86%
Back Pain: 6 people, 42.86%
Depression: 5 people, 35.71%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 5 people, 35.71%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 5 people, 35.71%
Memory Loss: 4 people, 28.57%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 3 people, 21.43%
Belching (release of gas from the digestive tract): 3 people, 21.43%
Gait Disturbance: 3 people, 21.43%
Back Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Depression: 2 people, 14.29%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 14.29%
Vitamin B12 Deficiency: 1 person, 7.14%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.14%
Bedwetting: 1 person, 7.14%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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