Xyrem and Iliotibial band syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

We study 78,421 people who have side effects when taking Xyrem. Iliotibial band syndrome is found, especially among people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take Celebrex and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Xyrem and have Iliotibial band syndrome. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 700+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Sep, 26, 2023

78,421 people reported to have side effects when taking Xyrem.
Among them, 7 people (0.01%) have Iliotibial band syndrome.

What is Xyrem?

Xyrem has active ingredients of sodium oxybate. It is used in narcolepsy. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 78,766 Xyrem users.

What is Iliotibial band syndrome?

Iliotibial band syndrome (injury to the thigh) is found to be associated with 307 drugs and 136 conditions by eHealthMe. Currently, we are studying 331 people who have Iliotibial band syndrome.

Number of Xyrem and Iliotibial band syndrome reports submitted per year:

Could Xyrem cause Iliotibial band syndrome?

Time on Xyrem when people have Iliotibial band syndrome *:

Gender of people who have Iliotibial band syndrome when taking Xyrem *:

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

Age of people who have Iliotibial band syndrome when taking Xyrem *:

Common drugs people take besides Xyrem *:

Celebrex: 6 people, 85.71%
Amlodipine: 5 people, 71.43%
Dexedrine: 5 people, 71.43%
Marijuana: 4 people, 57.14%
Carafate: 2 people, 28.57%
Prempro: 2 people, 28.57%
Zyrtec: 1 person, 14.29%
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride: 1 person, 14.29%
Meloxicam: 1 person, 14.29%
Lyrica: 1 person, 14.29%

Common side effects people have besides Iliotibial band syndrome *:

Weight Decreased: 5 people, 71.43%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 5 people, 71.43%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 71.43%
Pain: 5 people, 71.43%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 71.43%
Myoclonus (a brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles): 5 people, 71.43%
Withdrawal Syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance): 4 people, 57.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 57.14%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 4 people, 57.14%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 57.14%

Common conditions people have *:

High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 71.43%
Pain: 4 people, 57.14%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Xyrem and have Iliotibial band syndrome?

Check whether Iliotibial band syndrome is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related studies

Xyrem side effects by duration, gender and age:

Xyrem side effects (78,766 reports)

Iliotibial band syndrome treatments and more:

Iliotibial band syndrome (331 reports)

Common drugs associated with Iliotibial band syndrome:

Fosamax: 163 reports

All the drugs that are associated with Iliotibial band syndrome:

Iliotibial band syndrome (307 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Iliotibial band syndrome:

Osteoporosis: 139 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Iliotibial band syndrome:

Iliotibial band syndrome (136 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sodium oxybate (the active ingredients of Xyrem) and Xyrem (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 700+ 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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