Praluent and Tinnitus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tinnitus is reported as a side effect among people who take Praluent (alirocumab), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Hyperlipidaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tinnitus when taking Praluent. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,843 people who have side effects when taking Praluent from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Praluent?

Praluent has active ingredients of alirocumab. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 24,963 Praluent users. Check the latest studies of Praluent.

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears) is found to be associated with 1,668 drugs and 3,062 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tinnitus.

On Aug, 02, 2026

24,843 people reported to have side effects when taking Praluent.
Among them, 52 people (0.21%) have Tinnitus.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Praluent when they have Tinnitus? *

What is the gender of people who have Tinnitus when taking Praluent? *

female: 52 %
male: 48 %

What is the age of people who have Tinnitus when taking Praluent? *

What are other drugs people take besides Praluent? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tinnitus? *

Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 11 people, 21.15%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 17.31%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 15.38%
Weakness: 7 people, 13.46%
Dizziness: 7 people, 13.46%
Pain: 6 people, 11.54%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 11.54%
Memory Loss: 6 people, 11.54%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 9.62%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 5 people, 9.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 12 people, 23.08%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 3 people, 5.77%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 5.77%
Heart Attack: 2 people, 3.85%
Endocrine Disorder (endocrine diseases are disorders of the endocrine system): 2 people, 3.85%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 3.85%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 3.85%
Drowsiness: 2 people, 3.85%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 1.92%
Bone Density Decreased: 1 person, 1.92%

* 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 alirocumab (the active ingredients of Praluent) and Praluent (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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