Fluorouracil and Major depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Major depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Fluorouracil (fluorouracil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Carboplatin, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Major depression when taking Fluorouracil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 96,940 people who have side effects when taking Fluorouracil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fluorouracil?

Fluorouracil has active ingredients of fluorouracil. It is often used in colon cancer metastatic. eHealthMe is studying from 97,087 Fluorouracil users. Check the latest studies of Fluorouracil.

What is Major depression?

Major depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings) is found to be associated with 798 drugs and 1,477 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Major depression.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

96,940 people reported to have side effects when taking Fluorouracil.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have Major depression.

Could Fluorouracil cause Major depression?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Major depression when taking Fluorouracil? *

female: 38.46 %
male: 61.54 %

What is the age of people who have Major depression when taking Fluorouracil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fluorouracil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Major depression? *

Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 5 people, 35.71%
Skin Toxicity (skin damage due to toxin/poison): 5 people, 35.71%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 3 people, 21.43%
Depression: 2 people, 14.29%
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking): 2 people, 14.29%
Emotional Distress: 2 people, 14.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 14.29%
Liver Function Test Abnormal: 2 people, 14.29%
Leukocytosis (increased white blood cells): 2 people, 14.29%
Pain: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 3 people, 21.43%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 7.14%
Oral Cancer (mouth cancer): 1 person, 7.14%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 7.14%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 1 person, 7.14%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 7.14%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 1 person, 7.14%
Colon Cancer: 1 person, 7.14%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 7.14%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 fluorouracil (the active ingredients of Fluorouracil) and Fluorouracil (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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