Paxlovid and Overdose - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Overdose is reported as a side effect among people who take Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir; ritonavir), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nifedipine, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Overdose when taking Paxlovid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 38,421 people who have side effects when taking Paxlovid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Paxlovid?

Paxlovid has active ingredients of nirmatrelvir; ritonavir. eHealthMe is studying from 38,421 Paxlovid users. Check the latest studies of Paxlovid.

What is Overdose?

Overdose is found to be associated with 2,222 drugs and 2,471 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Overdose.

On Jul, 10, 2026

38,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Paxlovid.
Among them, 64 people (0.17%) have Overdose.

Among these 64 people:

How long have people been on Paxlovid when they have Overdose? *

What is the gender of people who have Overdose when taking Paxlovid? *

female: 56.6 %
male: 43.4 %

What is the age of people who have Overdose when taking Paxlovid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Paxlovid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Overdose? *

Pulseless Electrical Activity: 6 people, 9.38%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 7.81%
Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 5 people, 7.81%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 7.81%
Taste - Impaired: 5 people, 7.81%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 4 people, 6.25%
Distributive Shock (hock caused by poor distribution of the blood flow): 4 people, 6.25%
Thrombotic Microangiopathy (a pathology that results in thrombosis in capillaries and arterioles, due to an endothelial injury): 4 people, 6.25%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 6.25%
Right Ventricular Dysfunction: 3 people, 4.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 6.25%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 4.69%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 3.12%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 3.12%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 1.56%
Pulmonary Cavitation (cavity in the lung): 1 person, 1.56%
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (abnormal increase in heart rate on becoming upright): 1 person, 1.56%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 1 person, 1.56%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 1 person, 1.56%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 1.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Overdose (2,471 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nirmatrelvir; ritonavir (the active ingredients of Paxlovid) and Paxlovid (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

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