Ticagrelor and Red cell distribution width increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Red cell distribution width increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Ticagrelor (ticagrelor), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Aspirin, and have Schizophrenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Ticagrelor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,473 people who have side effects when taking Ticagrelor from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ticagrelor?

Ticagrelor has active ingredients of ticagrelor. eHealthMe is studying from 8,499 Ticagrelor users. Check the latest studies of Ticagrelor.

What is Red cell distribution width increased?

Red cell distribution width increased is found to be associated with 604 drugs and 656 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Red cell distribution width increased.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

8,473 people reported to have side effects when taking Ticagrelor.
Among them, 32 people (0.38%) have Red cell distribution width increased.

Could Ticagrelor cause Red cell distribution width increased?

Among these 32 people:

What is the gender of people who have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Ticagrelor? *

female: 96.15 %
male: 3.85 %

What is the age of people who have Red cell distribution width increased when taking Ticagrelor? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ticagrelor? *

What are other side effects people have besides Red cell distribution width increased? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 30 people, 93.75%
High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 29 people, 90.62%
Heart Attack: 29 people, 90.62%
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system in which gradual destruction of myelin occurs in patches throughout the brain or spinal cord): 27 people, 84.38%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 2 people, 6.25%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 2 people, 6.25%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 2 people, 6.25%
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Decreased (less than normal haemoglobin per red blood cell in a sample of blood): 2 people, 6.25%
Blood Glucose Increased: 2 people, 6.25%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 2 people, 6.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 29 people, 90.62%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 29 people, 90.62%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 1 person, 3.12%
Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy (weakness in the muscle of the heart due to inadequate oxygen delivery to the myocardium with coronary artery disease): 1 person, 3.12%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.12%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 3.12%
Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 3.12%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 1 person, 3.12%
Cardiac Failure Chronic: 1 person, 3.12%
Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 3.12%

* 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 ticagrelor (the active ingredients of Ticagrelor) and Ticagrelor (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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