Propafenone hydrochloride and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Propafenone hydrochloride (propafenone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zolpidem, and have Bone density abnormal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Propafenone hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,202 people who have side effects when taking Propafenone hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propafenone hydrochloride?

Propafenone hydrochloride has active ingredients of propafenone hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 1,397 Propafenone hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Propafenone hydrochloride.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,211 drugs and 4,538 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

1,202 people reported to have side effects when taking Propafenone hydrochloride.
Among them, 16 people (1.33%) have Itching.

Could Propafenone hydrochloride cause Itching?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Propafenone hydrochloride when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Propafenone hydrochloride? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Propafenone hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propafenone hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 5 people, 31.25%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 3 people, 18.75%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 3 people, 18.75%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 3 people, 18.75%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 18.75%
Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased: 3 people, 18.75%
Hypochromasia (an anaemic condition): 2 people, 12.50%
Faeces Pale: 2 people, 12.50%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 6.25%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 6.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 6.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 6.25%
Intraocular Pressure Test Abnormal: 1 person, 6.25%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.25%
Diabetes: 1 person, 6.25%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 6.25%
Bone Density Abnormal: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .
Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on propafenone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Propafenone hydrochloride) and Propafenone hydrochloride (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?

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