Polaramine and Hot flush - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hot flush is reported as a side effect among people who take Polaramine (dexchlorpheniramine maleate), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Solu-Medrol, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hot flush when taking Polaramine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,478 people who have side effects when taking Polaramine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Polaramine?

Polaramine has active ingredients of dexchlorpheniramine maleate. It is often used in allergic rhinitis. eHealthMe is studying from 10,531 Polaramine users. Check the latest studies of Polaramine.

What is Hot flush?

Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat) is found to be associated with 1,768 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hot flush.

On Jul, 17, 2026

10,478 people reported to have side effects when taking Polaramine.
Among them, 84 people (0.8%) have Hot flush.

Among these 84 people:

How long have people been on Polaramine when they have Hot flush? *

What is the age of people who have Hot flush when taking Polaramine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Polaramine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hot flush? *

Rashes (redness): 43 people, 51.19%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 26 people, 30.95%
Chest Pain: 21 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 16.67%
Hypersensitivity: 12 people, 14.29%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 11 people, 13.10%
Infusion Related Reaction: 10 people, 11.90%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 9 people, 10.71%
Itching: 9 people, 10.71%
Gynecomastia (enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast): 8 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 15 people, 17.86%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 8 people, 9.52%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 8 people, 9.52%
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Cervix (cervix cancer of a kind of epithelial cell): 7 people, 8.33%
Bronchial Carcinoma (lung cancer): 5 people, 5.95%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 4.76%
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Recurrent (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell- recurrent): 4 people, 4.76%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 4.76%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 3 people, 3.57%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 3 people, 3.57%

* 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 dexchlorpheniramine maleate (the active ingredients of Polaramine) and Polaramine (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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