Tequin and Fibromyalgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fibromyalgia is reported as a side effect among people who take Tequin (gatifloxacin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zyrtec, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fibromyalgia when taking Tequin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,643 people who have side effects when taking Tequin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tequin?

Tequin has active ingredients of gatifloxacin. eHealthMe is studying from 4,645 Tequin users. Check the latest studies of Tequin.

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,334 drugs and 1,832 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fibromyalgia.

On Jun, 19, 2026

4,643 people reported to have side effects when taking Tequin.
Among them, 19 people (0.41%) have Fibromyalgia.

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Tequin when they have Fibromyalgia? *

What is the gender of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Tequin? *

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

What is the age of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Tequin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tequin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fibromyalgia? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 63.16%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 12 people, 63.16%
Vision Blurred: 9 people, 47.37%
Swallowing Difficulty: 9 people, 47.37%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 8 people, 42.11%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 42.11%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 8 people, 42.11%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 8 people, 42.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 42.11%
Immune System Disorder: 7 people, 36.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 8 people, 42.11%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 7 people, 36.84%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 7 people, 36.84%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 7 people, 36.84%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 36.84%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 7 people, 36.84%
Laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx): 7 people, 36.84%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 21.05%
Depression: 4 people, 21.05%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 21.05%

* 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 gatifloxacin (the active ingredients of Tequin) and Tequin (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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