Videx and Atrial fibrillation/flutter - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter is reported as a side effect among people who take Videx (didanosine), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Viramune, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Videx. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,921 people who have side effects when taking Videx from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Videx?

Videx has active ingredients of didanosine. eHealthMe is studying from 7,927 Videx users. Check the latest studies of Videx.

What is Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles) is found to be associated with 2,365 drugs and 3,840 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

On Jul, 08, 2026

7,921 people reported to have side effects when taking Videx.
Among them, 28 people (0.35%) have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

Could Videx cause Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Videx when they have Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

What is the gender of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Videx? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Videx? *

What are other drugs people take besides Videx? *

What are other side effects people have besides Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 8 people, 28.57%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 6 people, 21.43%
Blood Amylase Increased: 4 people, 14.29%
Cardiac Output Decreased: 4 people, 14.29%
Fatty Liver: 4 people, 14.29%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 4 people, 14.29%
Hypertriglyceridaemia (excess of triglycerides in the blood): 4 people, 14.29%
Liver Function Tests Nos Abnormal: 4 people, 14.29%
Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 4 people, 14.29%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 4 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 10 people, 35.71%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.71%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 7.14%
Prostatic Disorder: 1 person, 3.57%
Infection: 1 person, 3.57%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 3.57%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Atrial fibrillation/flutter (2,365 drugs)

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Atrial fibrillation/flutter (3,840 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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