Propofol and Opisthotonus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Opisthotonus is reported as a side effect among people who take Propofol (propofol), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ondansetron, and have Anaesthesia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Opisthotonus when taking Propofol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,986 people who have side effects when taking Propofol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propofol?

Propofol has active ingredients of propofol. It is often used in colonoscopy abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 38,225 Propofol users. Check the latest studies of Propofol.

What is Opisthotonus?

Opisthotonus (a condition in which the body is held in an abnormal position) is found to be associated with 98 drugs and 163 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Opisthotonus.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

37,986 people reported to have side effects when taking Propofol.
Among them, 48 people (0.13%) have Opisthotonus.

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Propofol when they have Opisthotonus? *

What is the gender of people who have Opisthotonus when taking Propofol? *

female: 54.17 %
male: 45.83 %

What is the age of people who have Opisthotonus when taking Propofol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propofol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Opisthotonus? *

Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 16 people, 33.33%
Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles): 13 people, 27.08%
Laryngospasm (an uncontrolled/involuntary muscular contraction of larynx): 9 people, 18.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 14.58%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 7 people, 14.58%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 7 people, 14.58%
Oculogyric Crisis (a spasmodic movement of the eyeballs into a fixed position due to medicine reaction): 6 people, 12.50%
Breathing Sounds - Abnormal (Stridor): 5 people, 10.42%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 10.42%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 5 people, 10.42%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Anaesthesia: 19 people, 39.58%
Pain: 7 people, 14.58%
Migraine (headache): 7 people, 14.58%
General Anaesthesia: 7 people, 14.58%
Depression: 7 people, 14.58%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 8.33%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 4 people, 8.33%
Sedation: 3 people, 6.25%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 2 people, 4.17%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 2.08%

* 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 propofol (the active ingredients of Propofol) and Propofol (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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