Fenofibrate and Otitis media - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Otitis media is reported as a side effect among people who take Fenofibrate (fenofibrate), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, also take Ibuprofen, and have Eczema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Otitis media when taking Fenofibrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 39,402 people who have side effects when taking Fenofibrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fenofibrate?

Fenofibrate has active ingredients of fenofibrate. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 40,457 Fenofibrate users. Check the latest studies of Fenofibrate.

What is Otitis media?

Otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear) is found to be associated with 690 drugs and 664 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Otitis media.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

39,402 people reported to have side effects when taking Fenofibrate.
Among them, 12 people (0.03%) have Otitis media.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Otitis media when taking Fenofibrate? *

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

What is the age of people who have Otitis media when taking Fenofibrate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fenofibrate? *

Acetaminophen: 6 people, 50.00%
Ibuprofen: 6 people, 50.00%
Aleve: 5 people, 41.67%
Allopurinol: 5 people, 41.67%
Morphine: 5 people, 41.67%
Amoxicillin: 5 people, 41.67%
Tylenol W/ Codeine No. 3: 5 people, 41.67%
Gabapentin: 4 people, 33.33%
Lortab: 4 people, 33.33%
Lorazepam: 4 people, 33.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Otitis media? *

High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 75.00%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 9 people, 75.00%
Dizziness: 8 people, 66.67%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 66.67%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 8 people, 66.67%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 7 people, 58.33%
Asthma: 6 people, 50.00%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 6 people, 50.00%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 50.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 33.33%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 4 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 16.67%
Type 2 Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%
Tendon Disorder (disease of tendon): 1 person, 8.33%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 8.33%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 1 person, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 8.33%
Muscle Strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 fenofibrate (the active ingredients of Fenofibrate) and Fenofibrate (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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