Procysbi and Cystinosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cystinosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Procysbi (cysteamine bitartrate), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Procainamide Hydrochloride, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cystinosis when taking Procysbi. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 998 people who have side effects when taking Procysbi from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Procysbi?

Procysbi has active ingredients of cysteamine bitartrate. eHealthMe is studying from 998 Procysbi users. Check the latest studies of Procysbi.

What is Cystinosis?

Cystinosis: no further information found. Check the latest studies of Cystinosis.



On Jul, 11, 2026

998 people reported to have side effects when taking Procysbi.
Among them, 14 people (1.4%) have Cystinosis.

Could Procysbi cause Cystinosis?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Procysbi when they have Cystinosis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 100 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Cystinosis when taking Procysbi? *

  • female: 40 %
  • male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Cystinosis when taking Procysbi? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 66.67 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 33.33 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Procysbi? *

  1. Myfortic: 5 people, 35.71%
  2. Vasotec: 5 people, 35.71%
  3. Tacrolimus: 5 people, 35.71%
  4. Synthroid: 5 people, 35.71%
  5. Cystagon: 5 people, 35.71%
  6. Procainamide Hydrochloride: 5 people, 35.71%
  7. Vitamin D: 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Cystadrops: 2 people, 14.29%
  9. Dulera: 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Levocarnitine: 2 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Cystinosis? *

  1. Disease Progression: 9 people, 64.29%
  2. Pneumonia: 6 people, 42.86%
  3. Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 5 people, 35.71%
  4. Otitis (ear infection): 5 people, 35.71%
  5. Bronchiolitis (inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles in lungs): 5 people, 35.71%
  6. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 5 people, 35.71%
  7. Cough: 5 people, 35.71%
  8. Dizziness: 5 people, 35.71%
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 35.71%
  10. Head Injury: 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 2 people, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cysteamine bitartrate (the active ingredients of Procysbi) and Procysbi (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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