Cellcept and Hypertriglyceridaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypertriglyceridaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Neoral, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypertriglyceridaemia when taking Cellcept. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,092 people who have side effects when taking Cellcept from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cellcept?

Cellcept has active ingredients of mycophenolate mofetil. It is often used in systemic lupus erythematosus. eHealthMe is studying from 41,872 Cellcept users. Check the latest studies of Cellcept.

What is Hypertriglyceridaemia?

Hypertriglyceridaemia (excess of triglycerides in the blood) is found to be associated with 760 drugs and 761 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypertriglyceridaemia.

On Jul, 06, 2026

41,092 people reported to have side effects when taking Cellcept.
Among them, 74 people (0.18%) have Hypertriglyceridaemia.

Could Cellcept cause Hypertriglyceridaemia?

Among these 74 people:

How long have people been on Cellcept when they have Hypertriglyceridaemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hypertriglyceridaemia when taking Cellcept? *

female: 48.39 %
male: 51.61 %

What is the age of people who have Hypertriglyceridaemia when taking Cellcept? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cellcept? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypertriglyceridaemia? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 26 people, 35.14%
Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver): 14 people, 18.92%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 13 people, 17.57%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 13 people, 17.57%
Diabetes: 12 people, 16.22%
Insulin Resistance: 12 people, 16.22%
Drug Ineffective: 12 people, 16.22%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 11 people, 14.86%
Transaminases Increased: 10 people, 13.51%
Injection Site Inflammation: 10 people, 13.51%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 17 people, 22.97%
Diabetes: 14 people, 18.92%
Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 10 people, 13.51%
Immunoglobulins Decreased: 10 people, 13.51%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 10 people, 13.51%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 3 people, 4.05%
Pneumonia: 2 people, 2.70%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 2.70%
Chronic Infantile Neurological Cutaneous And Articular Syndrome (a rare genetic periodic fever with joints inflammation): 2 people, 2.70%
Lymphoproliferative Disorder (a medical condition in which the immune system makes too many white blood cells): 2 people, 2.70%

* 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 mycophenolate mofetil (the active ingredients of Cellcept) and Cellcept (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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