Benlysta and Tinnitus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tinnitus is reported as a side effect among people who take Benlysta (belimumab), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Imuran, and have Cardiac disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tinnitus when taking Benlysta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,452 people who have side effects when taking Benlysta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Benlysta?

Benlysta has active ingredients of belimumab. It is often used in systemic lupus erythematosus. eHealthMe is studying from 23,528 Benlysta users. Check the latest studies of Benlysta.

What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears) is found to be associated with 1,668 drugs and 3,061 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tinnitus.

On Jul, 31, 2026

23,452 people reported to have side effects when taking Benlysta.
Among them, 39 people (0.17%) have Tinnitus.

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Benlysta when they have Tinnitus? *

What is the gender of people who have Tinnitus when taking Benlysta? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Tinnitus when taking Benlysta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benlysta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tinnitus? *

Headache (pain in head): 15 people, 38.46%
Dizziness: 14 people, 35.90%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 30.77%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 28.21%
Weakness: 9 people, 23.08%
Pain: 9 people, 23.08%
Pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat): 9 people, 23.08%
Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 23.08%
Depression: 8 people, 20.51%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 20.51%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cardiac Disorder: 5 people, 12.82%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 5.13%
Weakness: 1 person, 2.56%
Trigger Finger: 1 person, 2.56%
Tendonitis (a condition that causes pain and swelling of tendons): 1 person, 2.56%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 2.56%
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously): 1 person, 2.56%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 2.56%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 1 person, 2.56%
Neurosyphilis (an infection of the brain or spinal cord caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum): 1 person, 2.56%

* 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 belimumab (the active ingredients of Benlysta) and Benlysta (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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