Azulfidine and Motrin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) and Motrin (ibuprofen). Common drug interactions include cough among females and hepatic failure among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Azulfidine and Motrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azulfidine?

Azulfidine has active ingredients of sulfasalazine. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 7,997 Azulfidine users. Check the latest studies of Azulfidine.

What is Motrin?

Motrin has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 38,332 Motrin users. Check the latest studies of Motrin.



On Jul, 17, 2026

28 people who take Azulfidine and Motrin together, and have interactions are studied.

Azulfidine and Motrin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Azulfidine and Motrin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Cough
  2. Crying
  3. Cushingoid (obesity and weakening of the muscles)
  4. Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  5. Decreased activity
  6. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  7. Dermatitis allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction)
  8. Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
  9. Diarrhoea
  10. Influenza

male:

  1. Hepatic failure (liver failure)
  2. International normalised ratio increased
  3. Hepatocellular damage (liver damage)
  4. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  5. Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
  6. Blood bilirubin increased
  7. Skin infection
  8. Jaundice (a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes)
  9. Lethargy (tiredness)
  10. Loss of consciousness

What are the common drug interactions of Azulfidine and Motrin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Markedly reduced food intake
  2. Multi-organ failure (multisystem organ failure)
  3. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
  4. Vomiting
  5. Abdominal pain
  6. Hepatocellular damage (liver damage)
  7. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  8. Activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged
  9. Blood bilirubin increased
  10. Skin infection

40-49:

  1. Blindness
  2. Blood pressure decreased
  3. Crying
  4. Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
  5. Fear, focus
  6. Feeling hot
  7. Gallbladder operation
  8. Respiratory tract infection
  9. Rigors (an episode of shaking or exaggerated shivering)
  10. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)

50-59:

  1. Haemangioma of liver (noncancerous, abnormally dense collections of dilated small blood vessels that may occur in liver)
  2. Influenza
  3. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  4. Pneumonia
  5. Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection by mycobacterium tuberculosis)
  6. White blood cell count increased
  7. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  8. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  9. Haematocrit decreased
  10. Haemoglobin decreased

60+:

  1. Skin ulcer
  2. Abdominal discomfort
  3. Clavicle fracture
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
  7. Fall
  8. Finger deformity (a deformed position of the finger)
  9. Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
  10. Granulocyte count increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Overdose: 3 people, 10.71%
  2. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 10.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sulfasalazine and ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Azulfidine and Motrin, respectively), and Azulfidine and Motrin (the brand names). 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.

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