Revlimid and Grand mal convulsion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Grand mal convulsion is reported as a side effect among people who take Revlimid (lenalidomide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Velcade, and have Myelodysplastic syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Grand mal convulsion when taking Revlimid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 377,717 people who have side effects when taking Revlimid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Revlimid?

Revlimid has active ingredients of lenalidomide. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 378,026 Revlimid users. Check the latest studies of Revlimid.

What is Grand mal convulsion?

Grand mal convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain) is found to be associated with 923 drugs and 1,337 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Grand mal convulsion.

On Jul, 09, 2026

377,717 people reported to have side effects when taking Revlimid.
Among them, 29 people (0.01%) have Grand mal convulsion.

Could Revlimid cause Grand mal convulsion?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Revlimid when they have Grand mal convulsion? *

What is the gender of people who have Grand mal convulsion when taking Revlimid? *

female: 27.59 %
male: 72.41 %

What is the age of people who have Grand mal convulsion when taking Revlimid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Revlimid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Grand mal convulsion? *

Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 5 people, 17.24%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 17.24%
Confusional State: 4 people, 13.79%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 13.79%
Infection: 3 people, 10.34%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 10.34%
Influenza Like Illness: 3 people, 10.34%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 2 people, 6.90%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 6.90%
Delirium (wild excitement): 2 people, 6.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 3 people, 10.34%
Pain: 2 people, 6.90%
Indigestion: 2 people, 6.90%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 3.45%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 1 person, 3.45%
Petit Mal Epilepsy (absence seizure): 1 person, 3.45%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 3.45%
Depression: 1 person, 3.45%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 3.45%
Constipation: 1 person, 3.45%

* 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 lenalidomide (the active ingredients of Revlimid) and Revlimid (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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