Xopenex and Restless leg syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Restless leg syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Xopenex (levalbuterol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Restless leg syndrome 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 Restless leg syndrome?

Restless leg syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs) is found to be associated with 1,245 drugs and 1,933 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Restless leg syndrome.

On Jul, 09, 2026

13,420 people reported to have side effects when taking Xopenex.
Among them, 39 people (0.29%) have Restless leg syndrome.

Could Xopenex cause Restless leg syndrome?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Xopenex when they have Restless leg syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Restless leg syndrome when taking Xopenex? *

female: 77.14 %
male: 22.86 %

What is the age of people who have Restless leg syndrome when taking Xopenex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xopenex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Restless leg syndrome? *

Migraine (headache): 6 people, 15.38%
Cough: 6 people, 15.38%
Pain: 5 people, 12.82%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 12.82%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 12.82%
Dizziness: 5 people, 12.82%
Back Pain: 5 people, 12.82%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 12.82%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 5 people, 12.82%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 4 people, 10.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 15 people, 38.46%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 12 people, 30.77%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 12.82%
Pain: 4 people, 10.26%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 7.69%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 5.13%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.13%
Allergic Sinusitis: 2 people, 5.13%
Back Pain: 2 people, 5.13%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 5.13%

* 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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