Xopenex and Acne - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Acne is reported as a side effect among people who take Xopenex (levalbuterol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Singulair, and have Drowsiness.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Acne when taking Xopenex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,420 people who have side effects when taking Xopenex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xopenex?

Xopenex has active ingredients of levalbuterol hydrochloride. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 13,816 Xopenex users. Check the latest studies of Xopenex.

What is Acne?

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples) is found to be associated with 1,313 drugs and 2,343 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Acne.

On May, 25, 2026

13,420 people reported to have side effects when taking Xopenex.
Among them, 30 people (0.22%) have Acne.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Xopenex when they have Acne? *

What is the gender of people who have Acne when taking Xopenex? *

female: 79.31 %
male: 20.69 %

What is the age of people who have Acne when taking Xopenex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xopenex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Acne? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 23.33%
Pain In Extremity: 7 people, 23.33%
Itching: 6 people, 20.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 16.67%
Hair Loss: 5 people, 16.67%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 5 people, 16.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 16.67%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 16.67%
Back Pain: 5 people, 16.67%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 3 people, 10.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 10.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 10.00%
Cystic Fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands): 3 people, 10.00%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 10.00%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 6.67%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 6.67%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 6.67%
Failure To Thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children): 2 people, 6.67%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 3.33%

* 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 levalbuterol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Xopenex) and Xopenex (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).

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