Xalatan and Sciatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sciatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Xalatan (latanoprost), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Xarelto, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sciatica when taking Xalatan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 25,196 people who have side effects when taking Xalatan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xalatan?

Xalatan has active ingredients of latanoprost. It is often used in glaucoma. eHealthMe is studying from 25,550 Xalatan users. Check the latest studies of Xalatan.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve) is found to be associated with 1,137 drugs and 1,436 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sciatica.

On Aug, 03, 2026

25,196 people reported to have side effects when taking Xalatan.
Among them, 32 people (0.13%) have Sciatica.

Among these 32 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sciatica when taking Xalatan? *

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

What is the age of people who have Sciatica when taking Xalatan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xalatan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sciatica? *

Back Pain: 12 people, 37.50%
Pain In Extremity: 7 people, 21.88%
Fall: 7 people, 21.88%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 7 people, 21.88%
Dizziness: 6 people, 18.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 18.75%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 6 people, 18.75%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 18.75%
Joint Swelling: 5 people, 15.62%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 15.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 21.88%
Pain: 6 people, 18.75%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 15.62%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 15.62%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 12.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 9.38%
Carcinoid Tumor: 3 people, 9.38%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 9.38%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 9.38%
Depression: 3 people, 9.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sciatica (1,137 drugs)

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Sciatica (1,436 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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