Truvada and Loss of balance for Men aged 40-49 (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)

Summary:

Loss of balance is found for men aged 40-49 who take Truvada (emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate). This study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,326 men aged 40-49 from the FDA, and is updated regularly. The information that eHealthMe analyzes includes:

  • Time on Truvada when people have Loss of balance
  • Top conditions
  • Top co-used drugs
  • Top other side effects


On Jun, 01, 2026

8,326 men aged 40-49 reported to have side effects when taking Truvada.
Among them, 78 people (0.94%) have Loss of balance


What is Truvada?

Truvada has active ingredients of emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. It is often used in hiv infection. eHealthMe is studying from 76,246 Truvada users. Check the latest studies of Truvada.

What is Loss of balance?

Loss of balance is found to be associated with 4,467 drugs and 5,990 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Loss of balance.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could Truvada cause Loss of balance in men aged 40-49?

Time on Truvada when people have Loss of balance *

  • < 1 month: 20.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 13.33 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 26.67 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 6.67 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 13.33 %
  • 10+ years: 20.0 %

Severity of Loss of balance

n/a

How people recovered from Loss of balance

n/a

Top conditions involved for these people *:

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  1. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 8 people, 10.26%
  2. Hiv Test Positive: 5 people, 6.41%
  3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 5 people, 6.41%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 6.41%
  5. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (disorder that causes extreme fatigue): 4 people, 5.13%
  6. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)): 4 people, 5.13%
  7. Dry Mouth: 4 people, 5.13%
  8. Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 4 people, 5.13%
  9. Gastritis - Chronic (long lasting inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 3.85%
  10. Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 3 people, 3.85%

Top co-used drugs for these people *:

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  1. Isentress: 20 people, 25.64%
  2. Norvir: 15 people, 19.23%
  3. Kaletra: 13 people, 16.67%
  4. Prezista: 9 people, 11.54%
  5. Lyrica: 9 people, 11.54%
  6. Reyataz: 8 people, 10.26%
  7. Tivicay: 8 people, 10.26%
  8. Genvoya: 7 people, 8.97%
  9. Descovy: 7 people, 8.97%
  10. Epivir: 7 people, 8.97%

Top other side effects for these people *:

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  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 21.79%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 17.95%
  3. Headache (pain in head): 13 people, 16.67%
  4. Fever: 12 people, 15.38%
  5. Gait Disturbance: 10 people, 12.82%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 12.82%
  7. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 9 people, 11.54%
  8. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 9 people, 11.54%
  9. Loss Of Consciousness: 8 people, 10.26%
  10. Joint Pain: 8 people, 10.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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.



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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on (applicable) gender, age, emtricitabine; tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (the active ingredients of Truvada) and Truvada (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?

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