Cellcept and Water on the brain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Water on the brain is reported as a side effect among people who take Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Simulect, and have Lupus nephritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Water on the brain 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 Water on the brain?

Water on the brain (an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid) is found to be associated with 762 drugs and 1,358 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Water on the brain.

On Apr, 05, 2026

41,092 people reported to have side effects when taking Cellcept.
Among them, 18 people (0.04%) have Water on the brain.

Could Cellcept cause Water on the brain?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Cellcept when they have Water on the brain? *

What is the gender of people who have Water on the brain when taking Cellcept? *

female: 56.25 %
male: 43.75 %

What is the age of people who have Water on the brain when taking Cellcept? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cellcept? *

What are other side effects people have besides Water on the brain? *

Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 5 people, 27.78%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 22.22%
Intraventricular Haemorrhage (intraventricular bleeding): 4 people, 22.22%
Subdural Haematoma (blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain): 3 people, 16.67%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 16.67%
Hepatic Function Abnormal: 3 people, 16.67%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 3 people, 16.67%
Fall: 3 people, 16.67%
Consciousness - Decreased: 2 people, 11.11%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 2 people, 11.11%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 5.56%
Impaired Gastric Emptying: 1 person, 5.56%
Abdominal Discomfort: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Water on the brain (1,358 conditions)

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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