Sevoflurane and Drug withdrawal syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug withdrawal syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Sevoflurane (sevoflurane), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Morphine, and have General anaesthesia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drug withdrawal syndrome when taking Sevoflurane. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,502 people who have side effects when taking Sevoflurane from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sevoflurane?

Sevoflurane has active ingredients of sevoflurane. eHealthMe is studying from 9,513 Sevoflurane users. Check the latest studies of Sevoflurane.

What is Drug withdrawal syndrome?

Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation) is found to be associated with 1,178 drugs and 1,648 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drug withdrawal syndrome.

On Jul, 07, 2026

9,502 people reported to have side effects when taking Sevoflurane.
Among them, 18 people (0.19%) have Drug withdrawal syndrome.

Could Sevoflurane cause Drug withdrawal syndrome?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Drug withdrawal syndrome when taking Sevoflurane? *

female: 70.59 %
male: 29.41 %

What is the age of people who have Drug withdrawal syndrome when taking Sevoflurane? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sevoflurane? *

Oxycontin: 9 people, 50.00%
Morphine: 9 people, 50.00%
Propofol: 7 people, 38.89%
Fentanyl: 5 people, 27.78%
Pregabalin: 3 people, 16.67%
Gabapentin: 3 people, 16.67%
Carbamazepine: 3 people, 16.67%
Midazolam Hydrochloride: 2 people, 11.11%
Fentanyl-100: 2 people, 11.11%
Fentanyl Citrate: 2 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Drug withdrawal syndrome? *

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (pres), also known as reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (rpls), is a syndrome characterized by headache, confusion, seizures and visual loss): 11 people, 61.11%
Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body): 9 people, 50.00%
Irritability: 3 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 16.67%
Tachypnea: 3 people, 16.67%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 11.11%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 11.11%
Drug Exposure Via Breast Milk: 2 people, 11.11%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 1 person, 5.56%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 1 person, 5.56%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

General Anaesthesia: 11 people, 61.11%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 10 people, 55.56%
Pain: 9 people, 50.00%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 3 people, 16.67%
Drug Exposure Via Breast Milk: 2 people, 11.11%
Drug Exposure During Pregnancy: 2 people, 11.11%
Disease Recurrence: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 sevoflurane (the active ingredients of Sevoflurane) and Sevoflurane (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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