Famotidine and Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is reported as a side effect among people who take Famotidine (famotidine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lasix, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Famotidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 81,914 people who have side effects when taking Famotidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Famotidine?

Famotidine has active ingredients of famotidine. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 83,424 Famotidine users. Check the latest studies of Famotidine.

What is Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) (an autoimmune or connective tissue disease. it is characterized by thickening of the skin) is found to be associated with 493 drugs and 857 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

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On Aug, 31, 2026

81,914 people reported to have side effects when taking Famotidine.
Among them, 31 people (0.04%) have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).

Could Famotidine cause Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Famotidine when they have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

What is the gender of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Famotidine? *

female: 76.67 %
male: 23.33 %

What is the age of people who have Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) when taking Famotidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Famotidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 25.81%
Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 7 people, 22.58%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 19.35%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 19.35%
Infection: 5 people, 16.13%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 16.13%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 16.13%
Pain: 4 people, 12.90%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 4 people, 12.90%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 12.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 9 people, 29.03%
Trismus (reduced opening of the jaws): 3 people, 9.68%
Skin Ulcer: 3 people, 9.68%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 3 people, 9.68%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 9.68%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 9.68%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 6.45%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 2 people, 6.45%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 2 people, 6.45%
Cor Pulmonale Chronic (long lasting enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart): 2 people, 6.45%

* 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 famotidine (the active ingredients of Famotidine) and Famotidine (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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