Taxotere and Convulsions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Convulsions is reported as a side effect among people who take Taxotere (docetaxel), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dexamethasone,.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Convulsions when taking Taxotere. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 62,318 people who have side effects when taking Taxotere from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Taxotere?

Taxotere has active ingredients of docetaxel. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 62,513 Taxotere users. Check the latest studies of Taxotere.

What is Convulsions?

Convulsions (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled of muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly) is found to be associated with 630 drugs and 199 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Convulsions.

On Jul, 18, 2026

62,318 people reported to have side effects when taking Taxotere.
Among them, 88 people (0.14%) have Convulsions.

Among these 88 people:

How long have people been on Taxotere when they have Convulsions? *

What is the gender of people who have Convulsions when taking Taxotere? *

female: 80.95 %
male: 19.05 %

What is the age of people who have Convulsions when taking Taxotere? *

What are other drugs people take besides Taxotere? *

What are other side effects people have besides Convulsions? *

Haemoglobin Decreased: 11 people, 12.50%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 11 people, 12.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 12.50%
Depressed Level Of Consciousness: 11 people, 12.50%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 9 people, 10.23%
Cardiac Arrest: 9 people, 10.23%
Metastases To Brain (cancer spreads to brain): 9 people, 10.23%
Back Pain: 8 people, 9.09%
Confusion: 8 people, 9.09%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Convulsions:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Byun JS, Kang SH, Lee MJ, Kim SY, Choi HG, Lee HR, "A Case of Scleroderma-like Cutaneous Lesions Induced by Docetaxel in a Patient with Breast Cancer", Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2013 Oct .
Byun JS, Kang SH, Lee MJ, Kim SY, Choi HG, Lee HR, "A Case of Scleroderma-like Cutaneous Lesions Induced by Docetaxel in a Patient with Breast Cancer", Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, 2013 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on docetaxel (the active ingredients of Taxotere) and Taxotere (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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