Wellbutrin and Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is found among people who take Wellbutrin, especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Wellbutrin and have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 88,388 people who have side effects when taking Wellbutrin from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

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On Jun, 30, 2022

88,388 people reported to have side effects when taking Wellbutrin.
Among them, 21 people (0.02%) have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

What is Wellbutrin?

Wellbutrin has active ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 101,772 Wellbutrin users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting) is found to be associated with 1,307 drugs and 801 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Wellbutrin and Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura reports submitted per year:

Could Wellbutrin cause Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Time on Wellbutrin when people have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura *:

Gender of people who have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura when taking Wellbutrin *:

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

Age of people who have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura when taking Wellbutrin *:

Common drugs people take besides Wellbutrin *:

Common side effects people have besides Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura *:

Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 28.57%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 4 people, 19.05%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 19.05%
Increased Tendency To Bruise (increased tendency to injure the underlying soft tissue or bone): 4 people, 19.05%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 19.05%
Influenza Like Illness: 3 people, 14.29%
Infusion Related Reaction: 3 people, 14.29%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 3 people, 14.29%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 3 people, 14.29%
Head Injury: 3 people, 14.29%

Common conditions people have *:

Bladder Disorder: 4 people, 19.05%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 9.52%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 1 person, 4.76%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.76%
Raynaud's Phenomenon (discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas): 1 person, 4.76%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 4.76%
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system in which gradual destruction of myelin occurs in patches throughout the brain or spinal cord): 1 person, 4.76%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 4.76%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 4.76%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Wellbutrin and have Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

Check whether Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related studies

Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Wellbutrin:

Wellbutrin (101,772 reports)

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura treatments and more:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (16,193 reports)

COVID vaccines that are related to Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura:

How severe was Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and when was it recovered:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura in Wellbutrin

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride (27 reports)

Common drugs associated with Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura:

All the drugs that are associated with Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (1,307 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura:

Blood pressure increased: 133 reports
Hbp: 133 reports
High blood pressure: 133 reports
Hypertension: 140 reports
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: 290 reports
Ms: 158 reports
Ms hug: 158 reports
Multiple sclerosis: 158 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura:

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (801 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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