Stivarga and Nephrotic syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nephrotic syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Stivarga (regorafenib), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexavar, and have Colon cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nephrotic syndrome when taking Stivarga. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,530 people who have side effects when taking Stivarga from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Stivarga?

Stivarga has active ingredients of regorafenib. eHealthMe is studying from 9,539 Stivarga users. Check the latest studies of Stivarga.

What is Nephrotic syndrome?

Nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and oedema) is found to be associated with 624 drugs and 1,072 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nephrotic syndrome.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

9,530 people reported to have side effects when taking Stivarga.
Among them, 26 people (0.27%) have Nephrotic syndrome.

Could Stivarga cause Nephrotic syndrome?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Stivarga when they have Nephrotic syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Nephrotic syndrome when taking Stivarga? *

female: 16.67 %
male: 83.33 %

What is the age of people who have Nephrotic syndrome when taking Stivarga? *

What are other drugs people take besides Stivarga? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nephrotic syndrome? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 23.08%
Hypoproteinaemia (too little prolactin circulating in the blood): 6 people, 23.08%
Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 5 people, 19.23%
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 5 people, 19.23%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 5 people, 19.23%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 15.38%
Neutrophil Count Decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 2 people, 7.69%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 2 people, 7.69%
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure): 2 people, 7.69%
Colon Cancer: 2 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 7 people, 26.92%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 7 people, 26.92%
Colon Cancer: 7 people, 26.92%
Colorectal Cancer Recurrent (colon cancer has returned after the cure): 2 people, 7.69%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 2 people, 7.69%
Metastases To Lung (cancer spreads to lung): 1 person, 3.85%
Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 1 person, 3.85%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 3.85%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.85%
Diabetes: 1 person, 3.85%

* 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 regorafenib (the active ingredients of Stivarga) and Stivarga (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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