Xadago and Headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Xadago (safinamide mesylate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Inbrija, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Headache when taking Xadago. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,020 people who have side effects when taking Xadago from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xadago?

Xadago has active ingredients of safinamide mesylate. eHealthMe is studying from 1,022 Xadago users. Check the latest studies of Xadago.

What is Headache?

Headache (pain in head) is found to be associated with 3,754 drugs and 5,775 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Headache.

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On Jul, 29, 2026

1,020 people reported to have side effects when taking Xadago.
Among them, 15 people (1.47%) have Headache.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Xadago when they have Headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Headache when taking Xadago? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Headache when taking Xadago? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xadago? *

What are other side effects people have besides Headache? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 53.33%
Fall: 6 people, 40.00%
Dizziness: 5 people, 33.33%
Weakness: 4 people, 26.67%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 4 people, 26.67%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 26.67%
Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 20.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 20.00%
Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 20.00%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 13 people, 86.67%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 2 people, 13.33%
On And Off Phenomenon: 2 people, 13.33%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 2 people, 13.33%
Dizziness: 2 people, 13.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 6.67%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 6.67%
Depression: 1 person, 6.67%
Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 safinamide mesylate (the active ingredients of Xadago) and Xadago (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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