Ritonavir and Lymphoedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lymphoedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Ritonavir (ritonavir), especially for people who are male, 0-1 old, also take Sofosbuvir, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lymphoedema when taking Ritonavir. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,026 people who have side effects when taking Ritonavir from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ritonavir?

Ritonavir has active ingredients of ritonavir. eHealthMe is studying from 13,036 Ritonavir users. Check the latest studies of Ritonavir.

What is Lymphoedema?

Lymphoedema (localized fluid retention and tissue swelling) is found to be associated with 912 drugs and 743 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lymphoedema.

On Jul, 21, 2026

13,026 people reported to have side effects when taking Ritonavir.
Among them, 12 people (0.09%) have Lymphoedema.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lymphoedema when taking Ritonavir? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Lymphoedema when taking Ritonavir? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ritonavir? *

Sofosbuvir: 9 people, 75.00%
Efavirenz: 6 people, 50.00%
Emtricitabine: 3 people, 25.00%
Zidovudine: 2 people, 16.67%
Vitamin B12: 2 people, 16.67%
Ciprofloxacin: 2 people, 16.67%
Cobamamide: 2 people, 16.67%
Cyanocobalamin: 2 people, 16.67%
Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: 2 people, 16.67%
Exemestane: 2 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Lymphoedema? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 11 people, 91.67%
Diarrhea: 11 people, 91.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 91.67%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 10 people, 83.33%
Erysipelas (bacterial skin infection): 9 people, 75.00%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 75.00%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 9 people, 75.00%
Hepatic Encephalopathy (spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver failure): 9 people, 75.00%
Heart Attack: 9 people, 75.00%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 75.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 3 people, 25.00%
Serum Ferritin Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 16.67%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 16.67%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 2 people, 16.67%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 16.67%
Kaposi's Sarcoma (a tumour caused by human herpes virus): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 ritonavir (the active ingredients of Ritonavir) and Ritonavir (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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