Repatha and Melaena - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Melaena is reported as a side effect among people who take Repatha (evolocumab), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Aspirin, and have Myocardial ischaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Melaena when taking Repatha. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 155,838 people who have side effects when taking Repatha from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Repatha?

Repatha has active ingredients of evolocumab. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 156,256 Repatha users. Check the latest studies of Repatha.

What is Melaena?

Melaena (the passage of black, tarry stools) is found to be associated with 1,322 drugs and 1,475 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Melaena.

On Jul, 05, 2026

155,838 people reported to have side effects when taking Repatha.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Melaena.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Repatha when they have Melaena? *

What is the gender of people who have Melaena when taking Repatha? *

female: 27.27 %
male: 72.73 %

What is the age of people who have Melaena when taking Repatha? *

What are other drugs people take besides Repatha? *

Prasugrel Hydrochloride: 2 people, 16.67%
Aspirin: 2 people, 16.67%
Valacyclovir: 1 person, 8.33%
Pantoprazole: 1 person, 8.33%
Diazepam: 1 person, 8.33%
Ativan: 1 person, 8.33%
Amlodipine: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Melaena? *

Gastric Haemorrhage (bleeding stomach): 2 people, 16.67%
Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 2 people, 16.67%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 2 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 8.33%
Blood Glucose Increased: 1 person, 8.33%
Bone Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Chills (felling of cold): 1 person, 8.33%
Cough: 1 person, 8.33%
Depressed Mood: 1 person, 8.33%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Myocardial Ischaemia (the blood flow through one or more of the blood vessels that lead to heart (coronary arteries) is decreased): 2 people, 16.67%
Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 1 person, 8.33%
Low Density Lipoprotein Increased (cholesterol increased in blood): 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 8.33%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 1 person, 8.33%
Allergic Rhinitis: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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Repatha (156,256 reports)

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Melaena (29,850 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Melaena:

Melaena (1,322 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Melaena:

Melaena (1,475 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on evolocumab (the active ingredients of Repatha) and Repatha (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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