Finacea and Osteoarthritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Osteoarthritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Finacea (azelaic acid), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Actemra, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Osteoarthritis when taking Finacea. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,073 people who have side effects when taking Finacea from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Finacea?

Finacea has active ingredients of azelaic acid. It is often used in rosacea. eHealthMe is studying from 2,097 Finacea users. Check the latest studies of Finacea.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint) is found to be associated with 1,880 drugs and 2,647 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteoarthritis.

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On Jul, 13, 2026

2,073 people reported to have side effects when taking Finacea.
Among them, 21 people (1.01%) have Osteoarthritis.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Finacea when they have Osteoarthritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Osteoarthritis when taking Finacea? *

female: 93.33 %
male: 6.67 %

What is the age of people who have Osteoarthritis when taking Finacea? *

What are other drugs people take besides Finacea? *

What are other side effects people have besides Osteoarthritis? *

Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 17 people, 80.95%
High Blood Pressure: 17 people, 80.95%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 17 people, 80.95%
Joint Pain: 17 people, 80.95%
Depression: 17 people, 80.95%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 16 people, 76.19%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 16 people, 76.19%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 16 people, 76.19%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 16 people, 76.19%
Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 16 people, 76.19%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 18 people, 85.71%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 16 people, 76.19%
Migraine (headache): 16 people, 76.19%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 11 people, 52.38%
Arthropathy: 6 people, 28.57%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.52%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 9.52%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.76%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 4.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 4.76%

* 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 azelaic acid (the active ingredients of Finacea) and Finacea (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?

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