Theo-dur and Hemiparesis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hemiparesis is reported as a side effect among people who take Theo-dur (theophylline), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hemiparesis when taking Theo-dur. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,432 people who have side effects when taking Theo-dur from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Theo-dur?

Theo-dur has active ingredients of theophylline. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 4,451 Theo-dur users. Check the latest studies of Theo-dur.

What is Hemiparesis?

Hemiparesis (weakness on one side of the body) is found to be associated with 1,251 drugs and 1,447 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hemiparesis.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

4,432 people reported to have side effects when taking Theo-dur.
Among them, 21 people (0.47%) have Hemiparesis.

Among these 21 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hemiparesis when taking Theo-dur? *

female: 33.33 %
male: 66.67 %

What is the age of people who have Hemiparesis when taking Theo-dur? *

What are other drugs people take besides Theo-dur? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hemiparesis? *

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease caused by opportunistic infection of brain cells): 9 people, 42.86%
Weakness: 9 people, 42.86%
Multi-Organ Failure (multisystem organ failure): 9 people, 42.86%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 8 people, 38.10%
Speech Impairment (Adult) (inability to speak (adult)): 8 people, 38.10%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 7 people, 33.33%
Confusional State: 7 people, 33.33%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 7 people, 33.33%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 7 people, 33.33%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 6 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 9 people, 42.86%
Sleep Disorder: 9 people, 42.86%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 42.86%
Rheumatoid Vasculitis (inflammation of veins with painful joints and morning stiffness): 8 people, 38.10%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 3 people, 14.29%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 4.76%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 4.76%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 4.76%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 4.76%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Hemiparesis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hemiparesis:

Hemiparesis (1,447 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Korang-Yeboah M, Rahman Z, Shah D, Mohammad A, Wu S, Siddiqui A, Khan MA, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International journal of pharmaceutics, 2016 Feb .
Dhaval MK, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016 Jan .
Korang-Yeboah M, Rahman Z, Shah D, Mohammad A, Wu S, Siddiqui A, Khan MA, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International journal of pharmaceutics, 2016 Feb .
Dhaval MK, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on theophylline (the active ingredients of Theo-dur) and Theo-dur (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.

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