Azmacort and Joint swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Joint swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Azmacort (triamcinolone acetonide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Fosamax, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Joint swelling when taking Azmacort. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,588 people who have side effects when taking Azmacort from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azmacort?

Azmacort has active ingredients of triamcinolone acetonide. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 3,612 Azmacort users. Check the latest studies of Azmacort.

What is Joint swelling?

Joint swelling is found to be associated with 2,120 drugs and 2,934 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Joint swelling.



On Jul, 13, 2026

3,588 people reported to have side effects when taking Azmacort.
Among them, 28 people (0.78%) have Joint swelling.

Could Azmacort cause Joint swelling?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Azmacort when they have Joint swelling? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Joint swelling when taking Azmacort? *

  • female: 84 %
  • male: 16 %

What is the age of people who have Joint swelling when taking Azmacort? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 9.52 %
  • 40-49: 57.14 %
  • 50-59: 19.05 %
  • 60+: 14.29 %

What are other drugs people take besides Azmacort? *

  1. Fosamax: 11 people, 39.29%
  2. Prednisone: 10 people, 35.71%
  3. Premarin: 7 people, 25.00%
  4. Singulair: 7 people, 25.00%
  5. Doxycycline: 6 people, 21.43%
  6. Klonopin: 6 people, 21.43%
  7. Claritin: 6 people, 21.43%
  8. Oxycontin: 6 people, 21.43%
  9. Atrovent: 6 people, 21.43%
  10. Flovent: 6 people, 21.43%

What are other side effects people have besides Joint swelling? *

  1. Joint Pain: 16 people, 57.14%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 11 people, 39.29%
  3. Dizziness: 10 people, 35.71%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 35.71%
  5. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 35.71%
  6. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 35.71%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 32.14%
  8. Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 32.14%
  9. Back Pain: 9 people, 32.14%
  10. Pain: 8 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 28.57%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 21.43%
  3. Pain: 3 people, 10.71%
  4. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 10.71%
  5. Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 2 people, 7.14%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 3.57%
  7. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 1 person, 3.57%
  8. Heart Rate Irregular: 1 person, 3.57%
  9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 3.57%
  10. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on triamcinolone acetonide (the active ingredients of Azmacort) and Azmacort (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?

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