Retacrit and Anhedonia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anhedonia is reported as a side effect among people who take Retacrit (epoetin alfa-epbx), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Calcitriol, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anhedonia when taking Retacrit. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,195 people who have side effects when taking Retacrit from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Retacrit?

Retacrit has active ingredients of epoetin alfa-epbx. eHealthMe is studying from 2,196 Retacrit users. Check the latest studies of Retacrit.

What is Anhedonia?

Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable) is found to be associated with 1,510 drugs and 1,276 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anhedonia.

On Jul, 15, 2026

2,195 people reported to have side effects when taking Retacrit.
Among them, 12 people (0.55%) have Anhedonia.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Anhedonia when taking Retacrit? *

female: 27.27 %
male: 72.73 %

What is the age of people who have Anhedonia when taking Retacrit? *

What are other drugs people take besides Retacrit? *

Aspirin: 10 people, 83.33%
Sodium Bicarbonate: 10 people, 83.33%
Calcitriol: 10 people, 83.33%
Prednisone: 9 people, 75.00%
Cps: 9 people, 75.00%
Valsartan: 9 people, 75.00%
Metoprolol Succinate: 9 people, 75.00%
Renvela: 9 people, 75.00%
Candesartan Cilexetil: 8 people, 66.67%
Sertraline Hydrochloride: 6 people, 50.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Anhedonia? *

Quality Of Life Decreased: 9 people, 75.00%
Mental Impairment (a condition affecting the body, perhaps through sight or hearing loss, a mobility difficulty or a health condition): 9 people, 75.00%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 9 people, 75.00%
Fear Of Disease: 9 people, 75.00%
Depression: 9 people, 75.00%
Decreased Interest: 9 people, 75.00%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 8 people, 66.67%
Diabetes: 5 people, 41.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 25.00%
Pain: 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 66.67%
Depression: 7 people, 58.33%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 25.00%
Hiv Infection: 3 people, 25.00%

* 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 epoetin alfa-epbx (the active ingredients of Retacrit) and Retacrit (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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