Prograf and Demyelination - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Demyelination is reported as a side effect among people who take Prograf (tacrolimus), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisolone, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Demyelination when taking Prograf. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,725 people who have side effects when taking Prograf from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prograf?

Prograf has active ingredients of tacrolimus. It is often used in kidney transplant. eHealthMe is studying from 42,230 Prograf users. Check the latest studies of Prograf.

What is Demyelination?

Demyelination (loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibres resulting in their impaired function) is found to be associated with 464 drugs and 669 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Demyelination.

On Jul, 14, 2026

41,725 people reported to have side effects when taking Prograf.
Among them, 53 people (0.13%) have Demyelination.

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Prograf when they have Demyelination? *

What is the gender of people who have Demyelination when taking Prograf? *

female: 46.15 %
male: 53.85 %

What is the age of people who have Demyelination when taking Prograf? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prograf? *

Prednisolone: 14 people, 26.42%
Methylprednisolone: 13 people, 24.53%
Acyclovir: 9 people, 16.98%
Heparin: 8 people, 15.09%
Famotidine: 7 people, 13.21%
Morphine: 6 people, 11.32%
Minocycline Hydrochloride: 6 people, 11.32%
Prednisone: 6 people, 11.32%
Cyclosporine: 6 people, 11.32%
Actonel: 5 people, 9.43%

What are other side effects people have besides Demyelination? *

Fever: 11 people, 20.75%
Graft Versus Host Disease (the donated bone marrow or stem cells view the recipient's body as foreign, and the donated cells/bone marrow attack the body): 10 people, 18.87%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 8 people, 15.09%
Cytomegalovirus Infection: 8 people, 15.09%
Confusion: 8 people, 15.09%
Fall: 7 people, 13.21%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 13.21%
Melaena (the passage of black, tarry stools): 7 people, 13.21%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 6 people, 11.32%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 6 people, 11.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 10 people, 18.87%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 4 people, 7.55%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 3.77%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 3.77%
Constipation: 2 people, 3.77%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 2 people, 3.77%
Reflux Oesophagitis (an oesophageal mucosal injury that occurs of gastric contents into the oesophagus): 2 people, 3.77%
Glucose Tolerance Impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis): 2 people, 3.77%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 1.89%
Bowel Movement Irregularity: 1 person, 1.89%

* 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 tacrolimus (the active ingredients of Prograf) and Prograf (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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