Asa and Retinal detachment - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Retinal detachment is reported as a side effect among people who take Asa (aspirin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Retinal detachment 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 Retinal detachment?

Retinal detachment (a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue) is found to be associated with 712 drugs and 1,007 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Retinal detachment.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

32,003 people reported to have side effects when taking Asa.
Among them, 35 people (0.11%) have Retinal detachment.

Among these 35 people:

What is the gender of people who have Retinal detachment when taking Asa? *

female: 57.58 %
male: 42.42 %

What is the age of people who have Retinal detachment when taking Asa? *

What are other drugs people take besides Asa? *

What are other side effects people have besides Retinal detachment? *

Vision Blurred: 8 people, 22.86%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 22.86%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 7 people, 20.00%
Eye Haemorrhage (bleeding in the eye): 5 people, 14.29%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 5 people, 14.29%
Vitreous Floaters (spots before the eyes): 5 people, 14.29%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 14.29%
Vitreous Haemorrhage (intraocular (inside the eye) bleeding): 4 people, 11.43%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 4 people, 11.43%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 11.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 17.14%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 4 people, 11.43%
Diabetic Retinopathy (damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes): 4 people, 11.43%
Heart Valve Incompetence (heart's valves do not work correctly): 4 people, 11.43%
Macular Oedema (fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula of the eye (a yellow central area of the retina) and causes it to thicken): 3 people, 8.57%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 8.57%
Diabetic Retinal Oedema (excessive build-up of fluid in the retina due to diabetes): 3 people, 8.57%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 8.57%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 5.71%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 5.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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