Advil and Splenomegaly - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Splenomegaly is reported as a side effect among people who take Advil (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Benadryl, and have Primary myelofibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Splenomegaly when taking Advil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 60,378 people who have side effects when taking Advil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Advil?

Advil has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 62,533 Advil users. Check the latest studies of Advil.

What is Splenomegaly?

Splenomegaly (enlargement of spleen) is found to be associated with 1,109 drugs and 1,477 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Splenomegaly.

On Apr, 25, 2026

60,378 people reported to have side effects when taking Advil.
Among them, 69 people (0.11%) have Splenomegaly.

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Advil when they have Splenomegaly? *

What is the gender of people who have Splenomegaly when taking Advil? *

female: 54.39 %
male: 45.61 %

What is the age of people who have Splenomegaly when taking Advil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Advil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Splenomegaly? *

Fever: 22 people, 31.88%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 30.43%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 19 people, 27.54%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 18 people, 26.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 24.64%
Acute Kidney Failure: 16 people, 23.19%
Haematocrit Decreased: 15 people, 21.74%
Diarrhea: 15 people, 21.74%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 13 people, 18.84%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 13 people, 18.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 14 people, 20.29%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 14.49%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 8.70%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 8.70%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 8.70%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 6 people, 8.70%
Rickets (softening of bones): 6 people, 8.70%
Allergic Rhinitis: 6 people, 8.70%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 6 people, 8.70%
Migraine (headache): 6 people, 8.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 (the active ingredients of Advil) and Advil (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

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