Asa and Facet joint syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Facet joint syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Asa (aspirin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Lipitor, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Facet joint syndrome when taking Asa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32,003 people who have side effects when taking Asa from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Asa?

Asa has active ingredients of aspirin. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 32,557 Asa users. Check the latest studies of Asa.

What is Facet joint syndrome?

Facet joint syndrome (problem with movement of the facet joints of the spine) is found to be associated with 461 drugs and 119 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Facet joint syndrome.

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On Aug, 15, 2026

32,003 people reported to have side effects when taking Asa.
Among them, 18 people (0.06%) have Facet joint syndrome.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Facet joint syndrome when taking Asa? *

female: 72.22 %
male: 27.78 %

What is the age of people who have Facet joint syndrome when taking Asa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Asa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Facet joint syndrome? *

Joint Pain: 17 people, 94.44%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 17 people, 94.44%
Pain In Extremity: 16 people, 88.89%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 16 people, 88.89%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 15 people, 83.33%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 15 people, 83.33%
Pain: 15 people, 83.33%
Weight Loss: 15 people, 83.33%
Back Pain: 15 people, 83.33%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 15 people, 83.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 13 people, 72.22%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 11.11%
Pyogenic Liver Abscess (liver abscess caused by bacteria): 1 person, 5.56%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 5.56%
Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 5.56%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 1 person, 5.56%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 5.56%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 5.56%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Facet joint syndrome (119 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .
Alokaily FA, Alghamdi M, Almalki AS, Alhussaini H, "Aspirin induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis, lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and acute renal failure (mimicking systemic vasculitis)", Saudi medical journal, 2013 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on aspirin (the active ingredients of Asa) and Asa (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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