Dapsone and Throat irritation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Throat irritation is reported as a side effect among people who take Dapsone (dapsone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Acetaminophen, and have Glomerulonephritis membranous.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Throat irritation when taking Dapsone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,499 people who have side effects when taking Dapsone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dapsone?

Dapsone has active ingredients of dapsone. It is often used in dermatitis herpetiformis. eHealthMe is studying from 11,732 Dapsone users. Check the latest studies of Dapsone.

What is Throat irritation?

Throat irritation is found to be associated with 1,420 drugs and 1,504 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Throat irritation.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

11,499 people reported to have side effects when taking Dapsone.
Among them, 29 people (0.25%) have Throat irritation.

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Dapsone when they have Throat irritation? *

What is the gender of people who have Throat irritation when taking Dapsone? *

female: 45.83 %
male: 54.17 %

What is the age of people who have Throat irritation when taking Dapsone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dapsone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Throat irritation? *

Hypersensitivity: 14 people, 48.28%
Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 13 people, 44.83%
Weakness: 12 people, 41.38%
Itching: 12 people, 41.38%
Skin Exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells): 12 people, 41.38%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 11 people, 37.93%
Rashes (redness): 9 people, 31.03%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 24.14%
Fever: 5 people, 17.24%
Ear Pruritus (pruritus or itching is ""the unpleasant skin sensation that frequently provokes scratching"" in ear): 4 people, 13.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Glomerulonephritis Membranous (nephritis with inflammation of the capillary loops in the renal glomeruli): 11 people, 37.93%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 6.90%
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin): 1 person, 3.45%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 1 person, 3.45%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 1 person, 3.45%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 3.45%
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia (fungal infection of the lungs): 1 person, 3.45%
Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 3.45%
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (an autoimmune disease, in which the body's defence system attacks itself): 1 person, 3.45%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 1 person, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Semira ZA, Zulfkar Q, Sameem F, "Livedo reticularis associated with dapsone therapy in a patient with chronic urticaria", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Semira ZA, Zulfkar Q, Sameem F, "Livedo reticularis associated with dapsone therapy in a patient with chronic urticaria", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dapsone (the active ingredients of Dapsone) and Dapsone (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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