Ezetimibe and Musculoskeletal disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Musculoskeletal disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Ezetimibe (ezetimibe), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Humira, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Musculoskeletal disorder when taking Ezetimibe. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 30,221 people who have side effects when taking Ezetimibe from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ezetimibe?

Ezetimibe has active ingredients of ezetimibe. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 30,849 Ezetimibe users. Check the latest studies of Ezetimibe.

What is Musculoskeletal disorder?

Musculoskeletal disorder (disease of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves) is found to be associated with 940 drugs and 796 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Musculoskeletal disorder.

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On Aug, 17, 2026

30,221 people reported to have side effects when taking Ezetimibe.
Among them, 26 people (0.09%) have Musculoskeletal disorder.

Could Ezetimibe cause Musculoskeletal disorder?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Ezetimibe when they have Musculoskeletal disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Musculoskeletal disorder when taking Ezetimibe? *

female: 69.23 %
male: 30.77 %

What is the age of people who have Musculoskeletal disorder when taking Ezetimibe? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ezetimibe? *

What are other side effects people have besides Musculoskeletal disorder? *

Gait Disturbance: 12 people, 46.15%
Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 38.46%
Pain: 10 people, 38.46%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 26.92%
Weakness: 7 people, 26.92%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 23.08%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 5 people, 19.23%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 5 people, 19.23%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 15.38%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 26.92%
Pain: 5 people, 19.23%
Hiv Infection: 2 people, 7.69%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 7.69%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 7.69%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 7.69%
Osteoporosis Post-Menopausal (weak bone with possibility to break after stopped menstrual cycles): 2 people, 7.69%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 7.69%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 2 people, 7.69%

* 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 ezetimibe (the active ingredients of Ezetimibe) and Ezetimibe (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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