Farxiga and Scrotal abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Scrotal abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Farxiga (dapagliflozin), especially for people who are 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Metformin, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Scrotal abscess when taking Farxiga. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,416 people who have side effects when taking Farxiga from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Farxiga?

Farxiga has active ingredients of dapagliflozin. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 18,798 Farxiga users. Check the latest studies of Farxiga.

What is Scrotal abscess?

Scrotal abscess (pus in scrotum) is found to be associated with 146 drugs and 166 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Scrotal abscess.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

18,416 people reported to have side effects when taking Farxiga.
Among them, 94 people (0.51%) have Scrotal abscess.

Could Farxiga cause Scrotal abscess?

Among these 94 people:

How long have people been on Farxiga when they have Scrotal abscess? *

  • < 1 month: 2.17 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 21.74 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 32.61 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 23.91 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 19.57 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Scrotal abscess when taking Farxiga? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 1.14 %
  • 30-39: 7.95 %
  • 40-49: 34.09 %
  • 50-59: 42.05 %
  • 60+: 14.77 %

What are other drugs people take besides Farxiga? *

  1. Metformin: 62 people, 65.96%
  2. Vancomycin: 45 people, 47.87%
  3. Ondansetron: 35 people, 37.23%
  4. Oxycodone: 33 people, 35.11%
  5. Morphine: 33 people, 35.11%
  6. Zosyn: 29 people, 30.85%
  7. Novolog: 28 people, 29.79%
  8. Zofran: 27 people, 28.72%
  9. Humalog: 26 people, 27.66%
  10. Januvia: 25 people, 26.60%

What are other side effects people have besides Scrotal abscess? *

  1. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 57 people, 60.64%
  2. Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 38 people, 40.43%
  3. Necrotising Fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection): 38 people, 40.43%
  4. Perineal Abscess: 34 people, 36.17%
  5. Anorectal Abscess: 32 people, 34.04%
  6. Groin Abscess (pus in groin): 30 people, 31.91%
  7. Perirectal Abscess: 22 people, 23.40%
  8. Abscess Limb (limb infection): 21 people, 22.34%
  9. Cellulitis Of Male External Genital Organ (infection of male genitals soft tissue): 20 people, 21.28%
  10. Genital Abscess (build up of pus in genital): 19 people, 20.21%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Type 2 Diabetes: 88 people, 93.62%
  2. Weight Decreased: 81 people, 86.17%
  3. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 73 people, 77.66%
  4. Blood Pressure Abnormal: 9 people, 9.57%
  5. Pain: 7 people, 7.45%
  6. High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 7.45%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 5.32%
  8. Infection: 3 people, 3.19%
  9. Inflammation: 3 people, 3.19%
  10. Blood Glucose Decreased: 3 people, 3.19%

* 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 dapagliflozin (the active ingredients of Farxiga) and Farxiga (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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