Acetaminophen and Ureteric obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ureteric obstruction is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetaminophen (acetaminophen), especially for people who are male, 2-9 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ibuprofen, and have Fever.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ureteric obstruction 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 Ureteric obstruction?

Ureteric obstruction is found to be associated with 352 drugs and 362 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ureteric obstruction.

On Jul, 08, 2026

181,086 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetaminophen.
Among them, 54 people (0.03%) have Ureteric obstruction.

Could Acetaminophen cause Ureteric obstruction?

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Acetaminophen when they have Ureteric obstruction? *

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

female: 36.54 %
male: 63.46 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Acetaminophen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ureteric obstruction? *

Renal Papillary Necrosis (a disorder of the kidneys in which all or part of the renal papillae die): 27 people, 50.00%
Acute Kidney Failure: 21 people, 38.89%
Unilateral Hydronephrosis (kidney stone that causes obstruction of the ureter): 18 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 18.52%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 9 people, 16.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 9 people, 16.67%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 14.81%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 14.81%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 7 people, 12.96%
Rash Macular (small, flat red spots): 7 people, 12.96%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Fever: 9 people, 16.67%
Meningococcal Sepsis (meningococcal infection to whole body): 8 people, 14.81%
Viraemia (presence of a virus in the blood stream): 8 people, 14.81%
Urosepsis (secondary infection that occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads to the bloodstream): 7 people, 12.96%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 9.26%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 9.26%
Constipation: 3 people, 5.56%
Faeces Hard: 3 people, 5.56%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 3 people, 5.56%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 5.56%

* 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).

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