Retrovir and Multiple fractures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Multiple fractures is reported as a side effect among people who take Retrovir (zidovudine), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Norvir, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Multiple fractures when taking Retrovir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,748 people who have side effects when taking Retrovir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Retrovir?

Retrovir has active ingredients of zidovudine. eHealthMe is studying from 8,751 Retrovir users. Check the latest studies of Retrovir.

What is Multiple fractures?

Multiple fractures is found to be associated with 730 drugs and 727 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Multiple fractures.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

8,748 people reported to have side effects when taking Retrovir.
Among them, 80 people (0.91%) have Multiple fractures.

$Could Retrovir cause Multiple fractures?$

Among these 80 people:

How long have people been on Retrovir when they have Multiple fractures? *

What is the gender of people who have Multiple fractures when taking Retrovir? *

female: 10 %
male: 90 %

What is the age of people who have Multiple fractures when taking Retrovir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Retrovir? *

What are other side effects people have besides Multiple fractures? *

Emotional Distress: 70 people, 87.50%
Pain: 69 people, 86.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 62 people, 77.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 60 people, 75.00%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 57 people, 71.25%
Bone Density Decreased: 55 people, 68.75%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 36 people, 45.00%
Depression: 26 people, 32.50%
Bone Loss: 25 people, 31.25%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 24 people, 30.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 76 people, 95.00%
Pain: 10 people, 12.50%
Asthma: 10 people, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 12.50%
Bacterial Infection: 9 people, 11.25%
Depression: 9 people, 11.25%
Fungal Infection: 9 people, 11.25%
Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 8.75%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 7.50%
Viral Infection: 5 people, 6.25%

* 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 zidovudine (the active ingredients of Retrovir) and Retrovir (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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