Promethazine and Quit smoking - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Quit smoking is reported as a side effect among people who take Promethazine (promethazine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Vitamin B12, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Quit smoking when taking Promethazine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31,259 people who have side effects when taking Promethazine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Promethazine?

Promethazine has active ingredients of promethazine hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 32,300 Promethazine users. Check the latest studies of Promethazine.

What is Quit smoking?

Quit smoking is found to be associated with 406 drugs and 937 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Quit smoking.

On Jul, 06, 2026

31,259 people reported to have side effects when taking Promethazine.
Among them, 12 people (0.04%) have Quit smoking.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Quit smoking when taking Promethazine? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Quit smoking when taking Promethazine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Promethazine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Quit smoking? *

Hypokalemia (low potassium): 6 people, 50.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 5 people, 41.67%
Enlarged Heart: 5 people, 41.67%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 41.67%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 41.67%
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 5 people, 41.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 41.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 41.67%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 41.67%
Asthma: 5 people, 41.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 3 people, 25.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 25.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 25.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 16.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 16.67%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 16.67%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 16.67%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on promethazine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Promethazine) and Promethazine (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.

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