Vibramycin and Drowsiness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Vibramycin (doxycycline), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lorazepam, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness when taking Vibramycin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,632 people who have side effects when taking Vibramycin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vibramycin?

Vibramycin has active ingredients of doxycycline. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 1,692 Vibramycin users. Check the latest studies of Vibramycin.

What is Drowsiness?

Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,865 drugs and 4,797 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.

On Jul, 21, 2026

1,632 people reported to have side effects when taking Vibramycin.
Among them, 23 people (1.41%) have Drowsiness.

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Vibramycin when they have Drowsiness? *

What is the gender of people who have Drowsiness when taking Vibramycin? *

female: 31.82 %
male: 68.18 %

What is the age of people who have Drowsiness when taking Vibramycin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vibramycin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 34.78%
Acute Kidney Failure: 8 people, 34.78%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 34.78%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 8 people, 34.78%
Dizziness: 8 people, 34.78%
Weakness: 8 people, 34.78%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 34.78%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 8 people, 34.78%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 7 people, 30.43%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 30.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 7 people, 30.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 8.70%
Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 2 people, 8.70%
Pain: 2 people, 8.70%
Depression: 2 people, 8.70%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 4.35%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.35%
Faeces Hard: 1 person, 4.35%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 4.35%
Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dmour HH, Zayadeen AR, Shawagfeh JS, "Effect of Long Term Prophylaxis of Antimalarial Drug (Doxycycline) on Liver Span by Ultrasound", Middle East Journal of Internal Medicine, 2013 Jan .
Dmour HH, Zayadeen AR, Shawagfeh JS, "Effect of Long Term Prophylaxis of Antimalarial Drug (Doxycycline) on Liver Span by Ultrasound", Middle East Journal of Internal Medicine, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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