Tikosyn and Burning sensation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Burning sensation is reported as a side effect among people who take Tikosyn (dofetilide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Lisinopril, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Burning sensation when taking Tikosyn. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,814 people who have side effects when taking Tikosyn from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tikosyn?

Tikosyn has active ingredients of dofetilide. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 12,202 Tikosyn users. Check the latest studies of Tikosyn.

What is Burning sensation?

Burning sensation is found to be associated with 2,014 drugs and 2,077 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Burning sensation.

On Jul, 21, 2026

11,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Tikosyn.
Among them, 34 people (0.29%) have Burning sensation.

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Tikosyn when they have Burning sensation? *

What is the gender of people who have Burning sensation when taking Tikosyn? *

female: 55.88 %
male: 44.12 %

What is the age of people who have Burning sensation when taking Tikosyn? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tikosyn? *

What are other side effects people have besides Burning sensation? *

Heart Rate Increased: 7 people, 20.59%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 17.65%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 17.65%
Rashes (redness): 6 people, 17.65%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 17.65%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 14.71%
Constipation: 4 people, 11.76%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 11.76%
Joint Swelling: 4 people, 11.76%
Cough: 4 people, 11.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 14.71%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 11.76%
Diabetes: 4 people, 11.76%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 4 people, 11.76%
Itching: 3 people, 8.82%
Bleeding Disorders: 3 people, 8.82%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 3 people, 8.82%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 3 people, 8.82%
Depression: 3 people, 8.82%
Ejection Fraction Decreased (systolic heart failure): 3 people, 8.82%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Burning sensation (2,077 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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