Flector and Systemic lupus erythematosus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Systemic lupus erythematosus is reported as a side effect among people who take Flector (diclofenac epolamine), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Lyrica, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Systemic lupus erythematosus when taking Flector. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,075 people who have side effects when taking Flector from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flector?

Flector has active ingredients of diclofenac epolamine. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 5,112 Flector users. Check the latest studies of Flector.

What is Systemic lupus erythematosus?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue) is found to be associated with 1,089 drugs and 1,642 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Systemic lupus erythematosus.

On Jul, 13, 2026

5,075 people reported to have side effects when taking Flector.
Among them, 11 people (0.22%) have Systemic lupus erythematosus.

Could Flector cause Systemic lupus erythematosus?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Systemic lupus erythematosus when taking Flector? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Systemic lupus erythematosus when taking Flector? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flector? *

What are other side effects people have besides Systemic lupus erythematosus? *

Fall: 7 people, 63.64%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 54.55%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 45.45%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 36.36%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 36.36%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 4 people, 36.36%
Memory Loss: 4 people, 36.36%
Depression: 4 people, 36.36%
Neck Pain: 3 people, 27.27%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neck Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 18.18%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 9.09%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Hania A, "Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report", Journal of Medical Cases, 2014 Aug .
Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .
Hania A, "Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report", Journal of Medical Cases, 2014 Aug .
Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diclofenac epolamine (the active ingredients of Flector) and Flector (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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