Mysoline and Staphylococcal infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Staphylococcal infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Mysoline (primidone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Fosamax, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Staphylococcal infection when taking Mysoline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,781 people who have side effects when taking Mysoline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mysoline?

Mysoline has active ingredients of primidone. It is often used in essential tremor. eHealthMe is studying from 2,849 Mysoline users. Check the latest studies of Mysoline.

What is Staphylococcal infection?

Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria) is found to be associated with 1,724 drugs and 1,898 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Staphylococcal infection.

On Jul, 12, 2026

2,781 people reported to have side effects when taking Mysoline.
Among them, 15 people (0.54%) have Staphylococcal infection.

Could Mysoline cause Staphylococcal infection?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Mysoline when they have Staphylococcal infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Staphylococcal infection when taking Mysoline? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Staphylococcal infection when taking Mysoline? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mysoline? *

What are other side effects people have besides Staphylococcal infection? *

Fall: 8 people, 53.33%
Urinary Tract Infection: 8 people, 53.33%
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): 8 people, 53.33%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 8 people, 53.33%
Arthropathy: 7 people, 46.67%
Head Injury: 7 people, 46.67%
Weakness: 6 people, 40.00%
Rib Fracture: 6 people, 40.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 40.00%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 6 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 33.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 20.00%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 13.33%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 2 people, 13.33%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 6.67%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cancer that begins in flat cells lining the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.67%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Refractory (refractory malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 1 person, 6.67%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 1 person, 6.67%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Staphylococcal infection (1,898 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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