Exemestane and Otitis externa - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis externa is reported as a side effect among people who take Exemestane (exemestane), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Taxotere, and have Fungal infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis externa when taking Exemestane. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,876 people who have side effects when taking Exemestane from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Exemestane?

Exemestane has active ingredients of exemestane. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 14,038 Exemestane users. Check the latest studies of Exemestane.

What is Otitis externa?

Otitis externa (external ear infection) is found to be associated with 451 drugs and 416 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis externa.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

13,876 people reported to have side effects when taking Exemestane.
Among them, 11 people (0.08%) have Otitis externa.

Could Exemestane cause Otitis externa?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Otitis externa when taking Exemestane? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis externa when taking Exemestane? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 9.09 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 90.91 %

What are other drugs people take besides Exemestane? *

  1. Zometa: 11 people, 100.00%
  2. Cytoxan: 11 people, 100.00%
  3. Glucovance: 11 people, 100.00%
  4. Glucophage: 11 people, 100.00%
  5. Faslodex: 11 people, 100.00%
  6. Elocon: 11 people, 100.00%
  7. Oxycontin: 11 people, 100.00%
  8. Aredia: 11 people, 100.00%
  9. Taxol: 11 people, 100.00%
  10. Taxotere: 11 people, 100.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis externa? *

  1. Wound Dehiscence (a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally): 11 people, 100.00%
  2. Kidney Stones: 11 people, 100.00%
  3. High Blood Cholesterol: 11 people, 100.00%
  4. Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 11 people, 100.00%
  5. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 11 people, 100.00%
  6. Impaired Healing: 11 people, 100.00%
  7. Bone Disorder: 11 people, 100.00%
  8. Jaw Fracture: 11 people, 100.00%
  9. Weight Decreased: 11 people, 100.00%
  10. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar bone): 11 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Fungal Infection: 11 people, 100.00%
  2. Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 9.09%
  3. Memory Loss: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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

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