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

Summary:

Overdose is reported as a side effect among people who take Theo-dur (theophylline), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Prednisone, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Overdose 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 Overdose?

Overdose is found to be associated with 2,213 drugs and 2,474 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Overdose.

On Aug, 02, 2026

4,432 people reported to have side effects when taking Theo-dur.
Among them, 48 people (1.08%) have Overdose.

Among these 48 people:

How long have people been on Theo-dur when they have Overdose? *

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

female: 55.32 %
male: 44.68 %

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

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

What are other side effects people have besides Overdose? *

Chest Pain: 13 people, 27.08%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 9 people, 18.75%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 18.75%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 9 people, 18.75%
Fever: 8 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 16.67%
Drug Ineffective: 8 people, 16.67%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 8 people, 16.67%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 16.67%
Weakness: 8 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 7 people, 14.58%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.17%
Suicide Attempt: 2 people, 4.17%
Bronchitis Chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic): 2 people, 4.17%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 2.08%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 2.08%
Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 2.08%
Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease: 1 person, 2.08%
Constipation: 1 person, 2.08%
Dizziness: 1 person, 2.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Overdose (2,474 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.

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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