Xofigo and Unilateral hydronephrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Unilateral hydronephrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Xofigo (radium ra-223 dichloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xgeva, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Unilateral hydronephrosis when taking Xofigo. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,945 people who have side effects when taking Xofigo from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xofigo?

Xofigo has active ingredients of radium ra-223 dichloride. eHealthMe is studying from 4,948 Xofigo users. Check the latest studies of Xofigo.

What is Unilateral hydronephrosis?

Unilateral hydronephrosis (kidney stone that causes obstruction of the ureter) is found to be associated with 1,010 drugs and 1,194 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Unilateral hydronephrosis.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 27, 2026

4,945 people reported to have side effects when taking Xofigo.
Among them, 18 people (0.36%) have Unilateral hydronephrosis.

Could Xofigo cause Unilateral hydronephrosis?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Xofigo when they have Unilateral hydronephrosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Unilateral hydronephrosis when taking Xofigo? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Unilateral hydronephrosis when taking Xofigo? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xofigo? *

What are other side effects people have besides Unilateral hydronephrosis? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 33.33%
Acute Kidney Failure: 5 people, 27.78%
Fever: 4 people, 22.22%
Urinary Tract Obstruction: 3 people, 16.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 3 people, 16.67%
Weakness: 3 people, 16.67%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 16.67%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 2 people, 11.11%
Back Pain: 2 people, 11.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 50.00%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 3 people, 16.67%
Prostate Cancer: 3 people, 16.67%
Prostate Cancer Stage Iv: 2 people, 11.11%
Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 5.56%
Metastases To Lymph Nodes (cancer spreads to lymph node): 1 person, 5.56%
Diabetes: 1 person, 5.56%
Back Pain: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 radium ra-223 dichloride (the active ingredients of Xofigo) and Xofigo (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?

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