Primaquine and Dyspnea - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dyspnea is reported as a side effect among people who take Primaquine (primaquine phosphate), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lariam, and have Malaria.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dyspnea when taking Primaquine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 474 people who have side effects when taking Primaquine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Primaquine?

Primaquine has active ingredients of primaquine phosphate. eHealthMe is studying from 483 Primaquine users. Check the latest studies of Primaquine.

What is Dyspnea?

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing) is found to be associated with 3,721 drugs and 6,067 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dyspnea.

On Jul, 08, 2026

474 people reported to have side effects when taking Primaquine.
Among them, 41 people (8.65%) have Dyspnea.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Primaquine when they have Dyspnea? *

What is the gender of people who have Dyspnea when taking Primaquine? *

female: 17.5 %
male: 82.5 %

What is the age of people who have Dyspnea when taking Primaquine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Primaquine? *

Lariam: 18 people, 43.90%
Cipro: 16 people, 39.02%
Mefloquine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 7.32%
Senna: 2 people, 4.88%
Heparin: 2 people, 4.88%
Zofran: 2 people, 4.88%
Gemcitabine: 2 people, 4.88%
Melatonin: 2 people, 4.88%
Envarsus Xr: 2 people, 4.88%
Oxycodone: 2 people, 4.88%

What are other side effects people have besides Dyspnea? *

Fever: 27 people, 65.85%
Dizziness: 23 people, 56.10%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 53.66%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 21 people, 51.22%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 20 people, 48.78%
Drug Toxicity: 20 people, 48.78%
Headache (pain in head): 20 people, 48.78%
Chest Pain: 20 people, 48.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 20 people, 48.78%
Rash Papular (redness with papule): 19 people, 46.34%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Malaria (a parasitic disease due to mosquito bite): 19 people, 46.34%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 4 people, 9.76%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 7.32%
Transplant Rejection (a transplant material is not worked): 2 people, 4.88%
Adenocarcinoma Pancreas (cancer of pancreas): 2 people, 4.88%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 4.88%
Vaginal Infection: 1 person, 2.44%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 1 person, 2.44%
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (scar tissue that forms in parts of the kidney called glomeruli): 1 person, 2.44%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.44%

* 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 primaquine phosphate (the active ingredients of Primaquine) and Primaquine (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

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