Exforge and Psoriasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Psoriasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Exforge (amlodipine besylate; valsartan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Humira, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Psoriasis when taking Exforge. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,942 people who have side effects when taking Exforge from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Exforge?

Exforge has active ingredients of amlodipine besylate; valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 13,350 Exforge users. Check the latest studies of Exforge.

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin) is found to be associated with 1,473 drugs and 1,695 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Psoriasis.

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On Jul, 03, 2026

12,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Exforge.
Among them, 66 people (0.51%) have Psoriasis.

Among these 66 people:

How long have people been on Exforge when they have Psoriasis? *

What is the gender of people who have Psoriasis when taking Exforge? *

female: 57.58 %
male: 42.42 %

What is the age of people who have Psoriasis when taking Exforge? *

What are other drugs people take besides Exforge? *

What are other side effects people have besides Psoriasis? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 10 people, 15.15%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 15.15%
Itching: 8 people, 12.12%
Drug Ineffective: 8 people, 12.12%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 12.12%
Pain: 8 people, 12.12%
Acute Kidney Failure: 7 people, 10.61%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 10.61%
Feeling Abnormal: 7 people, 10.61%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 6 people, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 20 people, 30.30%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 6 people, 9.09%
Diabetes: 5 people, 7.58%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 7.58%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 6.06%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 4.55%
Depression: 3 people, 4.55%
Ototoxicity (damage to the ear): 3 people, 4.55%
Dizziness: 3 people, 4.55%
Neuroendocrine Tumor: 3 people, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Exforge:

Exforge (13,350 reports)

Psoriasis treatments and more:

Psoriasis (508,164 reports)

How severe was Psoriasis and when was it recovered:

Psoriasis in Exforge

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of amlodipine besylate; valsartan:

Psoriasis and drugs with ingredients of amlodipine besylate; valsartan (70 reports)

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+

Browse all side effects of Exforge:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Psoriasis:

Psoriasis (1,473 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Psoriasis:

Psoriasis (1,695 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Mohagheghi MA, Omranipur R, Ensani F, Ghannadan A, Shahriaran S, Samiee F, Sedighi Z, "A Case of Advanced Unicentric Retroperitoneal Castleman's Disease, Associated With Psoriasis", Acta Medica Iranica, 2017 May .
Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Stolnicu S, Podoleanu C, Moldovan C, Molnar C, Taranu T, "Eosinophilia–A rare possible adverse reaction during anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy for psoriasis", Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 Mar .
Malisiewicz B, Murer C, Schmid JP, French LE, Schmid-Grendelmeier P, Navarini AA, "Eosinophilia during psoriasis treatment with TNF antagonists", Dermatology, 2013 Jan .
Mohagheghi MA, Omranipur R, Ensani F, Ghannadan A, Shahriaran S, Samiee F, Sedighi Z, "A Case of Advanced Unicentric Retroperitoneal Castleman's Disease, Associated With Psoriasis", Acta Medica Iranica, 2017 May .
Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Stolnicu S, Podoleanu C, Moldovan C, Molnar C, Taranu T, "Eosinophilia–A rare possible adverse reaction during anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy for psoriasis", Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 Mar .
Malisiewicz B, Murer C, Schmid JP, French LE, Schmid-Grendelmeier P, Navarini AA, "Eosinophilia during psoriasis treatment with TNF antagonists", Dermatology, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amlodipine besylate; valsartan (the active ingredients of Exforge) and Exforge (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?

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