Exjade and High blood cholesterol - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

High blood cholesterol is reported as a side effect among people who take Exjade (deferasirox), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Hydrea, and have Primary myelofibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have High blood cholesterol when taking Exjade. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,418 people who have side effects when taking Exjade from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Exjade?

Exjade has active ingredients of deferasirox. It is often used in iron overload. eHealthMe is studying from 29,456 Exjade users. Check the latest studies of Exjade.

What is High blood cholesterol?

High blood cholesterol is found to be associated with 2,278 drugs and 3,560 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of High blood cholesterol.

On Jul, 27, 2026

29,418 people reported to have side effects when taking Exjade.
Among them, 27 people (0.09%) have High blood cholesterol.

Could Exjade cause High blood cholesterol?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Exjade when they have High blood cholesterol? *

What is the gender of people who have High blood cholesterol when taking Exjade? *

female: 54.17 %
male: 45.83 %

What is the age of people who have High blood cholesterol when taking Exjade? *

What are other drugs people take besides Exjade? *

What are other side effects people have besides High blood cholesterol? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 11 people, 40.74%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 9 people, 33.33%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 8 people, 29.63%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 25.93%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 25.93%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 25.93%
Blood Glucose Decreased: 7 people, 25.93%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 7 people, 25.93%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 22.22%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 11 people, 40.74%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 14.81%
Aplastic Anemia: 3 people, 11.11%
Iron Metabolism Disorder: 2 people, 7.41%
Haemosiderosis (general increase in tissue iron stores without associated tissue damage): 2 people, 7.41%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 1 person, 3.70%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 3.70%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 3.70%
Hereditary Haemochromatosis (hereditary condition -excessive amounts of iron accumulate in the body tissues): 1 person, 3.70%
Haemolytic Anaemia (anaemia due to haemolysis): 1 person, 3.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

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