Prandin and Pulmonary embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary embolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Prandin (repaglinide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Vioxx, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary embolism when taking Prandin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,613 people who have side effects when taking Prandin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prandin?

Prandin has active ingredients of repaglinide. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 4,680 Prandin users. Check the latest studies of Prandin.

What is Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 2,335 drugs and 2,959 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary embolism.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 23, 2026

4,613 people reported to have side effects when taking Prandin.
Among them, 39 people (0.85%) have Pulmonary embolism.

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Prandin when they have Pulmonary embolism? *

What is the gender of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Prandin? *

female: 62.07 %
male: 37.93 %

What is the age of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Prandin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prandin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary embolism? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 51.28%
Dizziness: 16 people, 41.03%
Pain: 16 people, 41.03%
Confusional State: 14 people, 35.90%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 14 people, 35.90%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 14 people, 35.90%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 14 people, 35.90%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 14 people, 35.90%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 35.90%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 14 people, 35.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 16 people, 41.03%
High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 38.46%
Bone Pain: 13 people, 33.33%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 13 people, 33.33%
Breast Cancer: 13 people, 33.33%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 10.26%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 3 people, 7.69%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 7.69%
Birth Control: 3 people, 7.69%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 2 people, 5.13%

* 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 repaglinide (the active ingredients of Prandin) and Prandin (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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