Relenza and Gastroenteritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastroenteritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Relenza (zanamivir), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ilaris, and have Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastroenteritis when taking Relenza. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,724 people who have side effects when taking Relenza from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Relenza?

Relenza has active ingredients of zanamivir. It is often used in the flu. eHealthMe is studying from 3,738 Relenza users. Check the latest studies of Relenza.

What is Gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine) is found to be associated with 1,346 drugs and 1,278 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastroenteritis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

3,724 people reported to have side effects when taking Relenza.
Among them, 27 people (0.73%) have Gastroenteritis.

Could Relenza cause Gastroenteritis?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Relenza when they have Gastroenteritis? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Gastroenteritis when taking Relenza? *

  • female: 59.26 %
  • male: 40.74 %

What is the age of people who have Gastroenteritis when taking Relenza? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 11.54 %
  • 10-19: 23.08 %
  • 20-29: 46.15 %
  • 30-39: 3.85 %
  • 40-49: 15.38 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Relenza? *

  1. Ilaris: 13 people, 48.15%
  2. Prograf: 10 people, 37.04%
  3. Azulfidine: 10 people, 37.04%
  4. Prednisolone: 8 people, 29.63%
  5. Famotidine: 8 people, 29.63%
  6. Zyrtec: 4 people, 14.81%
  7. Metoclopramide: 4 people, 14.81%
  8. Efinaconazole: 4 people, 14.81%
  9. Tranexamic Acid: 1 person, 3.70%
  10. Solu-Medrol: 1 person, 3.70%

What are other side effects people have besides Gastroenteritis? *

  1. Diarrhea: 13 people, 48.15%
  2. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 40.74%
  3. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 11 people, 40.74%
  4. Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 10 people, 37.04%
  5. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 10 people, 37.04%
  6. Infection: 10 people, 37.04%
  7. Anogenital Warts: 10 people, 37.04%
  8. Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 33.33%
  9. Purpura (purplish discoloration of the skin): 9 people, 33.33%
  10. Synovial Cyst (cyst of joint filled with synovial fluid): 8 people, 29.63%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 13 people, 48.15%
  2. Castleman's Disease (a disease of lymph nodes and related tissues): 4 people, 14.81%
  3. Streptococcal Infection: 2 people, 7.41%
  4. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 2 people, 7.41%
  5. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 1 person, 3.70%
  6. Inflammation: 1 person, 3.70%
  7. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 1 person, 3.70%

* 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 zanamivir (the active ingredients of Relenza) and Relenza (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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