Pomalyst and Platelet count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Platelet count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Pomalyst (pomalidomide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Clopidogrel, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Platelet count increased when taking Pomalyst. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 80,394 people who have side effects when taking Pomalyst from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pomalyst?

Pomalyst has active ingredients of pomalidomide. eHealthMe is studying from 80,400 Pomalyst users. Check the latest studies of Pomalyst.

What is Platelet count increased?

Platelet count increased is found to be associated with 973 drugs and 1,170 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Platelet count increased.

On Nov, 25, 2025

80,394 people reported to have side effects when taking Pomalyst.
Among them, 17 people (0.02%) have Platelet count increased.

Could Pomalyst cause Platelet count increased?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Pomalyst when they have Platelet count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Pomalyst? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Platelet count increased when taking Pomalyst? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pomalyst? *

What are other side effects people have besides Platelet count increased? *

Weakness: 2 people, 11.76%
Protein Total Increased: 2 people, 11.76%
Nosebleed (bleeding from nose): 2 people, 11.76%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 1 person, 5.88%
Head Injury: 1 person, 5.88%
Bone Marrow Disorder: 1 person, 5.88%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 1 person, 5.88%
Constipation: 1 person, 5.88%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 1 person, 5.88%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 5.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 16 people, 94.12%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 pomalidomide (the active ingredients of Pomalyst) and Pomalyst (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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