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Propulsid and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Propulsid (cisapride monohydrate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Prilosec, and have Impaired gastric emptying.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Propulsid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,120 people who have side effects when taking Propulsid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propulsid?

Propulsid has active ingredients of cisapride monohydrate. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 8,130 Propulsid users. Check the latest studies of Propulsid.

What is Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 710 drugs and 1,194 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Jan, 04, 2026

8,120 people reported to have side effects when taking Propulsid.
Among them, 22 people (0.27%) have Cachexia.

Could Propulsid cause Cachexia?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Propulsid when they have Cachexia? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 42.86 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 14.29 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 42.86 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Propulsid? *

  • female: 63.64 %
  • male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Propulsid? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 4.55 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 4.55 %
  • 40-49: 54.55 %
  • 50-59: 13.64 %
  • 60+: 22.73 %

What are other drugs people take besides Propulsid? *

  1. Lasix: 4 people, 18.18%
  2. Oxycontin: 4 people, 18.18%
  3. Phenergan: 4 people, 18.18%
  4. Benadryl: 4 people, 18.18%
  5. Prilosec: 4 people, 18.18%
  6. Fragmin: 3 people, 13.64%
  7. Prevacid: 3 people, 13.64%
  8. Erythromycin: 3 people, 13.64%
  9. Ativan: 2 people, 9.09%
  10. Omeprazole: 2 people, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

  1. Pulse Absent: 6 people, 27.27%
  2. Cardiac Arrest: 5 people, 22.73%
  3. Chest Pain: 4 people, 18.18%
  4. Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 4 people, 18.18%
  5. Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 18.18%
  6. Weight Decreased: 3 people, 13.64%
  7. Pressure Ulcer: 3 people, 13.64%
  8. Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 3 people, 13.64%
  9. Loss Of Consciousness: 3 people, 13.64%
  10. Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy (weakness in the muscle of the heart due to inadequate oxygen delivery to the myocardium with coronary artery disease): 3 people, 13.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Impaired Gastric Emptying: 4 people, 18.18%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Cachexia and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of cisapride monohydrate:

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 cisapride monohydrate (the active ingredients of Propulsid) and Propulsid (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).

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