Ephedrine and Erythema multiforme - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erythema multiforme is reported as a side effect among people who take Ephedrine (ephedra), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Propofol, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erythema multiforme when taking Ephedrine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,683 people who have side effects when taking Ephedrine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ephedrine?

Ephedrine has active ingredients of ephedra. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 1,763 Ephedrine users. Check the latest studies of Ephedrine.

What is Erythema multiforme?

Erythema multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction) is found to be associated with 1,705 drugs and 2,920 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erythema multiforme.

On Jul, 12, 2026

1,683 people reported to have side effects when taking Ephedrine.
Among them, 16 people (0.95%) have Erythema multiforme.

Could Ephedrine cause Erythema multiforme?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Ephedrine when they have Erythema multiforme? *

What is the gender of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Ephedrine? *

female: 93.75 %
male: 6.25 %

What is the age of people who have Erythema multiforme when taking Ephedrine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ephedrine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Erythema multiforme? *

Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 11 people, 68.75%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 11 people, 68.75%
Anuria (failure of the kidneys to produce urine): 10 people, 62.50%
Toxic Skin Eruption (skin breakdown due to toxic substance): 8 people, 50.00%
Respiratory Distress (difficulty in breathing): 6 people, 37.50%
Ards (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) (sudden failure of the respiratory (breathing) system): 5 people, 31.25%
Acute Kidney Failure: 3 people, 18.75%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 12.50%
Enterobacter Infection (infection caused by bacteria of the family enterobacteriaceae): 2 people, 12.50%
Bacteroides Infection (infection of bacteroides-a genus of gram-negative, bacillus bacteria): 2 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 6.25%
Infection: 1 person, 6.25%
Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 1 person, 6.25%
Depression: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Tognetti L, Giorgini S, Lotti T, "Erythema multiforme-like eruption from a slimming drug preparation cutaneous adverse drug reaction", Indian dermatology online journal, 2011 Jan .
Tognetti L, Giorgini S, Lotti T, "Erythema multiforme-like eruption from a slimming drug preparation cutaneous adverse drug reaction", Indian dermatology online journal, 2011 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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