Naltrexone and Fibromyalgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fibromyalgia is reported as a side effect among people who take Naltrexone (naltrexone), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fibromyalgia when taking Naltrexone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,805 people who have side effects when taking Naltrexone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Naltrexone?

Naltrexone has active ingredients of naltrexone. eHealthMe is studying from 4,835 Naltrexone users. Check the latest studies of Naltrexone.

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,337 drugs and 1,836 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fibromyalgia.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

4,805 people reported to have side effects when taking Naltrexone.
Among them, 46 people (0.96%) have Fibromyalgia.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Naltrexone when they have Fibromyalgia? *

What is the gender of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Naltrexone? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Naltrexone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Naltrexone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fibromyalgia? *

Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 30.43%
Depression: 13 people, 28.26%
Feeling Abnormal: 12 people, 26.09%
Migraine (headache): 12 people, 26.09%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 11 people, 23.91%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 23.91%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 9 people, 19.57%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 19.57%
Fall: 9 people, 19.57%
Dizziness: 9 people, 19.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 16 people, 34.78%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 13 people, 28.26%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 15.22%
Depression: 7 people, 15.22%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 13.04%
Asthma: 5 people, 10.87%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 8.70%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 8.70%
Vision Blurred: 4 people, 8.70%
Itching: 4 people, 8.70%

* 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 naltrexone (the active ingredients of Naltrexone) and Naltrexone (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.

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