Azelastine and Fibrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fibrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Azelastine (azelastine hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lasix, and have High density lipoprotein decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fibrosis when taking Azelastine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,147 people who have side effects when taking Azelastine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azelastine?

Azelastine has active ingredients of azelastine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 17,400 Azelastine users. Check the latest studies of Azelastine.

What is Fibrosis?

Fibrosis (formation of excess fibrous connective tissue in an organ or tissue) is found to be associated with 699 drugs and 681 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fibrosis.

On Jul, 17, 2026

17,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Azelastine.
Among them, 11 people (0.06%) have Fibrosis.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Fibrosis when taking Azelastine? *

female: 9.09 %
male: 90.91 %

What is the age of people who have Fibrosis when taking Azelastine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azelastine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fibrosis? *

Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 10 people, 90.91%
Pain: 10 people, 90.91%
Facet Joint Syndrome (problem with movement of the facet joints of the spine): 10 people, 90.91%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 10 people, 90.91%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 10 people, 90.91%
Infection: 10 people, 90.91%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 90.91%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 10 people, 90.91%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 10 people, 90.91%
Kidney Stones: 10 people, 90.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 1 person, 9.09%

* 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 azelastine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Azelastine) and Azelastine (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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