Talwin and Insomnia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Insomnia is reported as a side effect among people who take Talwin (pentazocine lactate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Vioxx, and have Panic disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Insomnia when taking Talwin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 870 people who have side effects when taking Talwin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Talwin?

Talwin has active ingredients of pentazocine lactate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 893 Talwin users. Check the latest studies of Talwin.

What is Insomnia?

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is found to be associated with 3,118 drugs and 5,169 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Insomnia.

On Jul, 15, 2026

870 people reported to have side effects when taking Talwin.
Among them, 20 people (2.3%) have Insomnia.

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Insomnia when taking Talwin? *

female: 68.42 %
male: 31.58 %

What is the age of people who have Insomnia when taking Talwin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Talwin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Insomnia? *

Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 12 people, 60.00%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 55.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 55.00%
Dizziness: 10 people, 50.00%
Cough: 9 people, 45.00%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 45.00%
Back Pain: 9 people, 45.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 45.00%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 45.00%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 8 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sedation: 4 people, 20.00%
Panic Disorder: 4 people, 20.00%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 10.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.00%
Simple Partial Seizures (seizures which affect only a small region of the brain): 1 person, 5.00%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 5.00%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 5.00%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 1 person, 5.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.00%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 5.00%

* 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 pentazocine lactate (the active ingredients of Talwin) and Talwin (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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