Pramipexole dihydrochloride and Urinary retention - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary retention is reported as a side effect among people who take Pramipexole dihydrochloride (pramipexole dihydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Omeprazole, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary retention when taking Pramipexole dihydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,315 people who have side effects when taking Pramipexole dihydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pramipexole dihydrochloride?

Pramipexole dihydrochloride has active ingredients of pramipexole dihydrochloride. It is often used in restless leg syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 5,670 Pramipexole dihydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Pramipexole dihydrochloride.

What is Urinary retention?

Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,570 drugs and 1,737 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.

On Jul, 15, 2026

5,315 people reported to have side effects when taking Pramipexole dihydrochloride.
Among them, 40 people (0.75%) have Urinary retention.

Could Pramipexole dihydrochloride cause Urinary retention?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Pramipexole dihydrochloride when they have Urinary retention? *

What is the gender of people who have Urinary retention when taking Pramipexole dihydrochloride? *

female: 44.74 %
male: 55.26 %

What is the age of people who have Urinary retention when taking Pramipexole dihydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pramipexole dihydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary retention? *

Suicidal Ideation: 7 people, 17.50%
Confusional State: 7 people, 17.50%
Urination - Painful: 6 people, 15.00%
Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles): 5 people, 12.50%
Movement - Uncoordinated: 5 people, 12.50%
Hallucination, Visual (seeing things that aren't there): 5 people, 12.50%
Heart Rate Increased: 5 people, 12.50%
Sopor (sleep): 5 people, 12.50%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 5 people, 12.50%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 20.00%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 6 people, 15.00%
Depression: 6 people, 15.00%
Psychotic Disorder: 6 people, 15.00%
Thyroid Diseases: 6 people, 15.00%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 6 people, 15.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 7.50%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 3 people, 7.50%
Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 7.50%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 7.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pramipexole dihydrochloride (the active ingredients of Pramipexole dihydrochloride) and Pramipexole dihydrochloride (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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