Adapalene and Intervertebral disc protrusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intervertebral disc protrusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Adapalene (adapalene), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Reglan, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intervertebral disc protrusion when taking Adapalene. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 174,652 people who have side effects when taking Adapalene from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Adapalene?

Adapalene has active ingredients of adapalene. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 174,662 Adapalene users. Check the latest studies of Adapalene.

What is Intervertebral disc protrusion?

Intervertebral disc protrusion (spinal disc protrusion) is found to be associated with 1,531 drugs and 1,305 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intervertebral disc protrusion.

On Jul, 19, 2026

174,652 people reported to have side effects when taking Adapalene.
Among them, 19 people (0.01%) have Intervertebral disc protrusion.

Could Adapalene cause Intervertebral disc protrusion?

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Intervertebral disc protrusion when taking Adapalene? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Intervertebral disc protrusion when taking Adapalene? *

What are other drugs people take besides Adapalene? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intervertebral disc protrusion? *

Hypovolaemia (a decreased volume of circulating blood in the body): 18 people, 94.74%
Osteomyelitis Chronic (long lasting infection of bone marrow): 18 people, 94.74%
Periodontal Disease (disease that attacks the gum and bone and around the teeth): 18 people, 94.74%
Fall: 18 people, 94.74%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 18 people, 94.74%
Pain: 18 people, 94.74%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 18 people, 94.74%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 18 people, 94.74%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 18 people, 94.74%
Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver): 18 people, 94.74%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 16 people, 84.21%
Sinus Disorder (disease of sinus): 1 person, 5.26%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 5.26%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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 adapalene (the active ingredients of Adapalene) and Adapalene (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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