Choking sensation and drugs of ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data


Summary:

Choking sensation is found among people who take drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride, especially for people who are female, 50-59 old , have been taking the drugs for < 1 month. This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 157,976 people who have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

Drug(s) considered in the study (i.e. both brand name and generic drugs): Aplenzin, Bupropion hydrobromide, Bupropion hydrochloride, Forfivo xl, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin sr, Wellbutrin xl, Zyban.

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On May, 26, 2023

157,976 people reported to have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride.
Among them, 47 people (0.03%) have Choking sensation


What is Choking sensation?

Choking sensation (feeling of obstruction in respiratory system) is found to be associated with 1,117 drugs and 670 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride cause Choking sensation?

Time on drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride when people have Choking sensation *:

  • < 1 month: 80 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 20 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

Gender of people who have Choking sensation when taking drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride *:

  • female: 64.44 %
  • male: 35.56 %

Age of people who have Choking sensation when taking drugs with ingredients of bupropion hydrochloride *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 2.63 %
  • 30-39: 15.79 %
  • 40-49: 21.05 %
  • 50-59: 34.21 %
  • 60+: 26.32 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. Pain: 5 people, 10.64%
  2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 6.38%
  3. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 6.38%
  4. Diabetes: 2 people, 4.26%
  5. Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 4.26%
  6. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 4.26%
  7. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 4.26%
  8. Diarrhea: 2 people, 4.26%
  9. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 2.13%
  10. Fungal Infection: 1 person, 2.13%

Other drugs people take *:

  1. Xanax: 5 people, 10.64%
  2. Prozac: 5 people, 10.64%
  3. Lorazepam: 5 people, 10.64%
  4. Zyprexa: 4 people, 8.51%
  5. Lipitor: 4 people, 8.51%
  6. Botox: 3 people, 6.38%
  7. Pepcid Ac: 3 people, 6.38%
  8. Hydrochlorothiazide: 3 people, 6.38%
  9. Paxil: 3 people, 6.38%
  10. Cymbalta: 3 people, 6.38%

Other side effects people have besides Choking sensation *:

  1. Chest Pain: 12 people, 25.53%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 23.40%
  3. Dizziness: 9 people, 19.15%
  4. Swallowing Difficulty: 9 people, 19.15%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 14.89%
  6. Breathing Difficulty: 7 people, 14.89%
  7. Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 14.89%
  8. Diarrhea: 6 people, 12.77%
  9. Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 10.64%
  10. Pain: 5 people, 10.64%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.


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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bupropion hydrochloride. All drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. brand name and generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

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