Multaq and Flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Multaq (dronedarone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Flu when taking Multaq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,572 people who have side effects when taking Multaq from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Multaq?

Multaq has active ingredients of dronedarone hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 11,052 Multaq users. Check the latest studies of Multaq.

What is Flu?

Flu (chills, fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache (often severe), coughing, weakness/fatigue and general discomfort) is found to be associated with 2,394 drugs and 2,683 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Flu.

On Jan, 20, 2026

10,572 people reported to have side effects when taking Multaq.
Among them, 28 people (0.26%) have Flu.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Multaq when they have Flu? *

What is the gender of people who have Flu when taking Multaq? *

female: 77.78 %
male: 22.22 %

What is the age of people who have Flu when taking Multaq? *

What are other drugs people take besides Multaq? *

What are other side effects people have besides Flu? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 35.71%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 28.57%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 28.57%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 21.43%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 21.43%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 21.43%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 17.86%
Gait Disturbance: 5 people, 17.86%
Swelling: 5 people, 17.86%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 4 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 14.29%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 4 people, 14.29%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 4 people, 14.29%
Brain Stem Haemorrhage (bleeding into structures of brain stem): 3 people, 10.71%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 7.14%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 7.14%
Cerebral Haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain): 1 person, 3.57%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 3.57%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 3.57%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 3.57%

* 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 dronedarone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Multaq) and Multaq (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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