Omnicef and Restless leg syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Restless leg syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Omnicef (cefdinir), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Lexapro, and have Bone lesion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Restless leg syndrome when taking Omnicef. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,586 people who have side effects when taking Omnicef from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Omnicef?

Omnicef has active ingredients of cefdinir. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 2,774 Omnicef users. Check the latest studies of Omnicef.

What is Restless leg syndrome?

Restless leg syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs) is found to be associated with 1,245 drugs and 1,934 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Restless leg syndrome.



On Jul, 10, 2026

2,586 people reported to have side effects when taking Omnicef.
Among them, 21 people (0.81%) have Restless leg syndrome.

Could Omnicef cause Restless leg syndrome?

Among these 21 people:

What is the gender of people who have Restless leg syndrome when taking Omnicef? *

  • female: 85.71 %
  • male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have Restless leg syndrome when taking Omnicef? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 61.11 %
  • 60+: 38.89 %

What are other drugs people take besides Omnicef? *

  1. Prevacid: 18 people, 85.71%
  2. Prilosec: 18 people, 85.71%
  3. Ambien: 18 people, 85.71%
  4. Lexapro: 18 people, 85.71%
  5. Percocet: 17 people, 80.95%
  6. Bentyl: 17 people, 80.95%
  7. Skelaxin: 17 people, 80.95%
  8. Oxycontin: 17 people, 80.95%
  9. Prednisone: 17 people, 80.95%
  10. Nasacort: 16 people, 76.19%

What are other side effects people have besides Restless leg syndrome? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 19 people, 90.48%
  2. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 18 people, 85.71%
  3. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 18 people, 85.71%
  4. Injury: 17 people, 80.95%
  5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 17 people, 80.95%
  6. Dizziness: 17 people, 80.95%
  7. Fall: 17 people, 80.95%
  8. Aortic Valve Sclerosis (narrowing of the aortic valve): 16 people, 76.19%
  9. Emotional Distress: 16 people, 76.19%
  10. Neck Pain: 16 people, 76.19%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 15 people, 71.43%
  2. Pain: 15 people, 71.43%
  3. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 15 people, 71.43%
  4. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 15 people, 71.43%
  5. Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 15 people, 71.43%
  6. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 9.52%
  7. Impaired Gastric Emptying: 2 people, 9.52%
  8. Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 1 person, 4.76%
  9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.76%
  10. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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