Tikosyn and Suicidal ideation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Suicidal ideation is reported as a side effect among people who take Tikosyn (dofetilide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lasix, and have Affective disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Suicidal ideation 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 Suicidal ideation?

Suicidal ideation is found to be associated with 1,978 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Suicidal ideation.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 02, 2026

11,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Tikosyn.
Among them, 13 people (0.11%) have Suicidal ideation.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Tikosyn when they have Suicidal ideation? *

What is the gender of people who have Suicidal ideation when taking Tikosyn? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Suicidal ideation when taking Tikosyn? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tikosyn? *

What are other side effects people have besides Suicidal ideation? *

Depression: 4 people, 30.77%
Homicidal Ideation (thoughts about human killing another human): 4 people, 30.77%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 23.08%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 15.38%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 15.38%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%
Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder): 1 person, 7.69%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 1 person, 7.69%
Confusional State: 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Chest Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 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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