Acthar and Laboratory test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Laboratory test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Acthar (corticotropin), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Xanax, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Laboratory test abnormal when taking Acthar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,932 people who have side effects when taking Acthar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acthar?

Acthar has active ingredients of corticotropin. eHealthMe is studying from 4,948 Acthar users. Check the latest studies of Acthar.

What is Laboratory test abnormal?

Laboratory test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,195 drugs and 1,590 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Laboratory test abnormal.

On Jul, 23, 2026

4,932 people reported to have side effects when taking Acthar.
Among them, 12 people (0.24%) have Laboratory test abnormal.

Could Acthar cause Laboratory test abnormal?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Acthar when they have Laboratory test abnormal? *

What is the age of people who have Laboratory test abnormal when taking Acthar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acthar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Laboratory test abnormal? *

Infusion Site Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin at infusion site): 4 people, 33.33%
Tooth Disorder (tooth disease): 4 people, 33.33%
Skin Irritation: 4 people, 33.33%
Infusion Site Pruritus (severe itching at infusion site): 4 people, 33.33%
Infusion Site Rash: 4 people, 33.33%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 25.00%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 25.00%
Injection Site Swelling: 3 people, 25.00%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 33.33%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 2 people, 16.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 8.33%
Polymyositis (inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles): 1 person, 8.33%
Nephrotic Syndrome (kidney disease with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and oedema): 1 person, 8.33%
Glomerulonephritis Membranous (nephritis with inflammation of the capillary loops in the renal glomeruli): 1 person, 8.33%
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (scar tissue that forms in parts of the kidney called glomeruli): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 corticotropin (the active ingredients of Acthar) and Acthar (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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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