Prochlorperazine and Emphysema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Emphysema is reported as a side effect among people who take Prochlorperazine (prochlorperazine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Emphysema when taking Prochlorperazine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,440 people who have side effects when taking Prochlorperazine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prochlorperazine?

Prochlorperazine has active ingredients of prochlorperazine. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 14,632 Prochlorperazine users. Check the latest studies of Prochlorperazine.

What is Emphysema?

Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs) is found to be associated with 1,068 drugs and 1,098 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Emphysema.

On Aug, 06, 2026

14,440 people reported to have side effects when taking Prochlorperazine.
Among them, 48 people (0.33%) have Emphysema.

Among these 48 people:

What is the gender of people who have Emphysema when taking Prochlorperazine? *

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

What is the age of people who have Emphysema when taking Prochlorperazine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prochlorperazine? *

Zometa: 31 people, 64.58%
Lorazepam: 30 people, 62.50%
Dexamethasone: 30 people, 62.50%
Nexium: 23 people, 47.92%
Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 23 people, 47.92%
Levaquin: 21 people, 43.75%
Ativan: 21 people, 43.75%
Compazine: 20 people, 41.67%
Cephalexin: 19 people, 39.58%
Folic Acid: 19 people, 39.58%

What are other side effects people have besides Emphysema? *

Stress And Anxiety: 36 people, 75.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 33 people, 68.75%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 32 people, 66.67%
Pain: 32 people, 66.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 30 people, 62.50%
Back Pain: 29 people, 60.42%
Depression: 29 people, 60.42%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 29 people, 60.42%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 27 people, 56.25%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 27 people, 56.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 26 people, 54.17%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 11 people, 22.92%
Depression: 10 people, 20.83%
Oral Pain: 10 people, 20.83%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 10 people, 20.83%
Cough: 7 people, 14.58%
Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 5 people, 10.42%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 6.25%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 6.25%
Colon Cancer: 3 people, 6.25%

* 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 prochlorperazine (the active ingredients of Prochlorperazine) and Prochlorperazine (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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