Zofran and Cerebellar atrophy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cerebellar atrophy is reported as a side effect among people who take Zofran (ondansetron hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Dilantin, and have Seizures.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cerebellar atrophy when taking Zofran. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 93,713 people who have side effects when taking Zofran from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zofran?

Zofran has active ingredients of ondansetron hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 94,987 Zofran users. Check the latest studies of Zofran.

What is Cerebellar atrophy?

Cerebellar atrophy (degeneration of the section of the brain responsible for balance, voluntary muscle movements) is found to be associated with 259 drugs and 102 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cerebellar atrophy.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

93,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Zofran.
Among them, 27 people (0.03%) have Cerebellar atrophy.

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Zofran when they have Cerebellar atrophy? *

What is the gender of people who have Cerebellar atrophy when taking Zofran? *

female: 48.15 %
male: 51.85 %

What is the age of people who have Cerebellar atrophy when taking Zofran? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zofran? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cerebellar atrophy? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 18 people, 66.67%
Balance Disorder: 15 people, 55.56%
Memory Loss: 15 people, 55.56%
Movement - Uncoordinated: 13 people, 48.15%
Gait Disturbance: 12 people, 44.44%
Weakness: 12 people, 44.44%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 10 people, 37.04%
Cerebral Atrophy (decrement in size of brain): 10 people, 37.04%
Coordination Abnormal (abnormal movement): 10 people, 37.04%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 20 people, 74.07%
Pain: 16 people, 59.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 13 people, 48.15%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 13 people, 48.15%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 40.74%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 25.93%
Constipation: 7 people, 25.93%
Asthma: 7 people, 25.93%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 22.22%
Depression: 5 people, 18.52%

* 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 ondansetron hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Zofran) and Zofran (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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