Ranexa and Hyperlipidaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperlipidaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ranexa (ranolazine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Plavix, and have Osteopenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperlipidaemia when taking Ranexa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,445 people who have side effects when taking Ranexa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ranexa?

Ranexa has active ingredients of ranolazine. It is often used in angina. eHealthMe is studying from 11,758 Ranexa users. Check the latest studies of Ranexa.

What is Hyperlipidaemia?

Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,427 drugs and 1,407 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperlipidaemia.



On Jul, 21, 2026

11,445 people reported to have side effects when taking Ranexa.
Among them, 26 people (0.23%) have Hyperlipidaemia.

Could Ranexa cause Hyperlipidaemia?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Ranexa when they have Hyperlipidaemia? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 66.67 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 33.33 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hyperlipidaemia when taking Ranexa? *

  • female: 65.38 %
  • male: 34.62 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperlipidaemia when taking Ranexa? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 13.64 %
  • 50-59: 18.18 %
  • 60+: 68.18 %

What are other drugs people take besides Ranexa? *

  1. Plavix: 12 people, 46.15%
  2. Imdur: 11 people, 42.31%
  3. Lasix: 11 people, 42.31%
  4. Lipitor: 11 people, 42.31%
  5. Aspirin: 11 people, 42.31%
  6. Tylenol: 8 people, 30.77%
  7. Protonix: 8 people, 30.77%
  8. Nitro-Dur: 7 people, 26.92%
  9. Norvasc: 6 people, 23.08%
  10. Demadex: 6 people, 23.08%

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperlipidaemia? *

  1. Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 17 people, 65.38%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 57.69%
  3. Weakness: 11 people, 42.31%
  4. Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 10 people, 38.46%
  5. Dyspnea Exertional: 8 people, 30.77%
  6. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 30.77%
  7. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 8 people, 30.77%
  8. Acute Kidney Failure: 8 people, 30.77%
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 26.92%
  10. Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 6 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 5 people, 19.23%
  2. Pain: 4 people, 15.38%
  3. Diabetes: 4 people, 15.38%
  4. Cardiac Disorder: 3 people, 11.54%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.54%
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 11.54%
  7. Dizziness: 2 people, 7.69%
  8. Discomfort: 2 people, 7.69%
  9. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 ranolazine (the active ingredients of Ranexa) and Ranexa (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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