Profen and Capsaicin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Profen (ibuprofen) and Capsaicin (capsicum). Common drug interactions include weight increased among females and drug ineffective among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Profen and Capsaicin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 80 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Profen?
Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,312 Profen users. Check the latest studies of Profen.
What is Capsaicin?
Capsaicin has active ingredients of capsicum. eHealthMe is studying from 568 Capsaicin users. Check the latest studies of Capsaicin.
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80 people who take Profen and Capsaicin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Profen and Capsaicin, by gender? *:
female:
- Weight increased
- Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
- Thrombocytopenic purpura (a bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Drug ineffective
- Suicidal ideation
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Swelling face
- Abdominal pain
male:
- Drug ineffective
- Bone density decreased
- Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
- Multiple fractures
- Osteonecrosis (death of bone)
- Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
- Patella fracture
- Anaemia of chronic disease
- Ankle fracture
- Blood cholesterol increased
What are the common drug interactions of Profen and Capsaicin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Weight increased
- Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
- Thrombocytopenic purpura (a bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets)
- Suicidal ideation
20-29:
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
30-39:
- Drug ineffective
- Impaired work ability
- Peptic ulcer
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Drug ineffective
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal pain upper
- Abnormal faeces (abnormal stool)
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Burning sensation
- Complex regional pain syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet))
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Erythema (redness of the skin)
60+:
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Confusional state
- Bronchitis chemical (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes due to chemical inhalation)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
- Death
- Depression
- Dermatitis atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder)
- Diverticular perforation (serious gastrointestinal condition in which the intestine's walls are perforated)
- Dizziness
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet)): 54 people, 67.50%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Profen and Capsaicin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Profen:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Capsaicin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Profen and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Capsaicin and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
- Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen and capsicum (the active ingredients of Profen and Capsaicin, respectively), and Profen and Capsaicin (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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