Acetaminophen and Macule - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Macule is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetaminophen (acetaminophen), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ranitidine, and have Nausea.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Macule when taking Acetaminophen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 181,086 people who have side effects when taking Acetaminophen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen has active ingredients of acetaminophen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 183,077 Acetaminophen users. Check the latest studies of Acetaminophen.

What is Macule?

Macule (a discoloured spot on the skin) is found to be associated with 301 drugs and 705 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Macule.

On Apr, 07, 2026

181,086 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetaminophen.
Among them, 36 people (0.02%) have Macule.

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Acetaminophen when they have Macule? *

What is the gender of people who have Macule when taking Acetaminophen? *

female: 45.71 %
male: 54.29 %

What is the age of people who have Macule when taking Acetaminophen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetaminophen? *

Carbamazepine: 8 people, 22.22%
Ranitidine: 8 people, 22.22%
Phenytoin: 7 people, 19.44%
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride: 7 people, 19.44%
Valerian: 7 people, 19.44%
Valproate Sodium: 7 people, 19.44%
Valproic Acid: 7 people, 19.44%
Dexamethasone: 6 people, 16.67%
Ceftriaxone: 6 people, 16.67%
Lansoprazole: 5 people, 13.89%

What are other side effects people have besides Macule? *

Fever: 14 people, 38.89%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 13 people, 36.11%
Rashes (redness): 13 people, 36.11%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 33.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 33.33%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 11 people, 30.56%
Itching: 10 people, 27.78%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 10 people, 27.78%
Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 8 people, 22.22%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 8 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 7 people, 19.44%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 7 people, 19.44%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 7 people, 19.44%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 19.44%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 19.44%
Abdominal Distension: 6 people, 16.67%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 5 people, 13.89%
Abulia (lack of will or initiative): 4 people, 11.11%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 4 people, 11.11%
Depression: 4 people, 11.11%

* 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 acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Acetaminophen) and Acetaminophen (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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