Wakix and Indigestion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Indigestion is reported as a side effect among people who take Wakix (pitolisant hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Indigestion when taking Wakix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,976 people who have side effects when taking Wakix from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Wakix?

Wakix has active ingredients of pitolisant hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,982 Wakix users. Check the latest studies of Wakix.

What is Indigestion?

Indigestion is found to be associated with 2,414 drugs and 3,417 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Indigestion.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

1,976 people reported to have side effects when taking Wakix.
Among them, 36 people (1.82%) have Indigestion.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Wakix when they have Indigestion? *

What is the gender of people who have Indigestion when taking Wakix? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Indigestion when taking Wakix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Wakix? *

Xyrem: 11 people, 30.56%
Adderall: 9 people, 25.00%
Flonase Allergy Relief: 6 people, 16.67%
Xywav: 6 people, 16.67%
Lyrica: 6 people, 16.67%
Trintellix: 5 people, 13.89%
Zofran: 5 people, 13.89%
Zyrtec: 5 people, 13.89%
Selenium: 4 people, 11.11%
Vitamin D3: 4 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Indigestion? *

Headache (pain in head): 26 people, 72.22%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 18 people, 50.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 15 people, 41.67%
Sleep Disorder: 10 people, 27.78%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 22.22%
Migraine (headache): 8 people, 22.22%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 7 people, 19.44%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 19.44%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 7 people, 19.44%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 19.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 34 people, 94.44%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 21 people, 58.33%
Drowsiness: 14 people, 38.89%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 5 people, 13.89%
Pain: 2 people, 5.56%
Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 5.56%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.56%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 5.56%
Dry Mouth: 2 people, 5.56%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 2.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Indigestion (3,417 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pitolisant hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Wakix) and Wakix (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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