Oxcarbazepine and Otitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Oxcarbazepine (oxcarbazepine), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Zofran, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis when taking Oxcarbazepine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,992 people who have side effects when taking Oxcarbazepine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Oxcarbazepine?

Oxcarbazepine has active ingredients of oxcarbazepine. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 15,495 Oxcarbazepine users. Check the latest studies of Oxcarbazepine.

What is Otitis?

Otitis (ear infection) is found to be associated with 1,410 drugs and 1,835 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis.



On Aug, 01, 2026

14,992 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxcarbazepine.
Among them, 41 people (0.27%) have Otitis.

Could Oxcarbazepine cause Otitis?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Oxcarbazepine when they have Otitis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 33.33 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 66.67 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Otitis when taking Oxcarbazepine? *

  • female: 57.14 %
  • male: 42.86 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis when taking Oxcarbazepine? *

  • 0-1: 8.7 %
  • 2-9: 13.04 %
  • 10-19: 26.09 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 8.7 %
  • 40-49: 21.74 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 21.74 %

What are other drugs people take besides Oxcarbazepine? *

  1. Zofran: 11 people, 26.83%
  2. Seroquel: 9 people, 21.95%
  3. Oxycontin: 8 people, 19.51%
  4. Heparin: 8 people, 19.51%
  5. Oxycodone: 7 people, 17.07%
  6. Epinephrine: 6 people, 14.63%
  7. Xyrem: 6 people, 14.63%
  8. Firazyr: 6 people, 14.63%
  9. Apriso: 6 people, 14.63%
  10. Neurontin: 6 people, 14.63%

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis? *

  1. Balance Disorder: 10 people, 24.39%
  2. Urinary Tract Infection: 9 people, 21.95%
  3. Oropharyngeal Pain: 8 people, 19.51%
  4. Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 8 people, 19.51%
  5. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 8 people, 19.51%
  6. Disturbance In Attention: 8 people, 19.51%
  7. Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 8 people, 19.51%
  8. Speech Disorder Developmental: 8 people, 19.51%
  9. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 8 people, 19.51%
  10. Dysmorphism (difference of body structure that is suggestive of a congenital disorder): 8 people, 19.51%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 17.07%
  2. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 17.07%
  3. Hyperemesis Gravidarum (a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance): 6 people, 14.63%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 14.63%
  5. Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 4 people, 9.76%
  6. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 9.76%
  7. Infection: 3 people, 7.32%
  8. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 4.88%
  9. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 4.88%
  10. Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 2 people, 4.88%

* 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 oxcarbazepine (the active ingredients of Oxcarbazepine) and Oxcarbazepine (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?

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