Azathioprine and Erection problems - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erection problems is reported as a side effect among people who take Azathioprine (azathioprine sodium), especially for people who are 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Prednisone, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erection problems when taking Azathioprine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 59,932 people who have side effects when taking Azathioprine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azathioprine?

Azathioprine has active ingredients of azathioprine sodium. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 60,623 Azathioprine users. Check the latest studies of Azathioprine.

What is Erection problems?

Erection problems is found to be associated with 1,274 drugs and 2,034 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erection problems.

On May, 07, 2026

59,932 people reported to have side effects when taking Azathioprine.
Among them, 25 people (0.04%) have Erection problems.

Could Azathioprine cause Erection problems?

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Azathioprine when they have Erection problems? *

What is the age of people who have Erection problems when taking Azathioprine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azathioprine? *

Prednisone: 10 people, 40.00%
Nicorette: 7 people, 28.00%
Mesalamine: 6 people, 24.00%
Folic Acid: 6 people, 24.00%
Inflectra: 5 people, 20.00%
Hydrocortisone Acetate: 5 people, 20.00%
Methotrexate: 5 people, 20.00%
Prednisolone: 3 people, 12.00%
Cyclosporine: 2 people, 8.00%
Ambien: 2 people, 8.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Erection problems? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 14 people, 56.00%
Dizziness: 8 people, 32.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 32.00%
Disturbance In Attention: 8 people, 32.00%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 7 people, 28.00%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 7 people, 28.00%
Groin Pain: 7 people, 28.00%
Hangover: 7 people, 28.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 7 people, 28.00%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 28.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 2 people, 8.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 8.00%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 1 person, 4.00%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 4.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 4.00%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 4.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 4.00%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 4.00%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 4.00%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 4.00%

* 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 azathioprine sodium (the active ingredients of Azathioprine) and Azathioprine (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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