Flurbiprofen and Atrial fibrillation/flutter - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter is reported as a side effect among people who take Flurbiprofen (flurbiprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisolone, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Flurbiprofen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,660 people who have side effects when taking Flurbiprofen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flurbiprofen?

Flurbiprofen has active ingredients of flurbiprofen. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 2,677 Flurbiprofen users. Check the latest studies of Flurbiprofen.

What is Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles) is found to be associated with 2,362 drugs and 3,844 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

2,660 people reported to have side effects when taking Flurbiprofen.
Among them, 35 people (1.32%) have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

Could Flurbiprofen cause Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Flurbiprofen when they have Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

What is the gender of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Flurbiprofen? *

female: 71.88 %
male: 28.12 %

What is the age of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Flurbiprofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flurbiprofen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

Cardiac Failure: 14 people, 40.00%
Fever: 14 people, 40.00%
Diarrhea: 12 people, 34.29%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 11 people, 31.43%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 11 people, 31.43%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 10 people, 28.57%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 9 people, 25.71%
Small Intestine Ulcer: 9 people, 25.71%
Gastrointestinal Amyloidosis (amyloid deposits along your gastrointestinal (gi) tract slow down the muscle contractions): 9 people, 25.71%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 8 people, 22.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 4 people, 11.43%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 11.43%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 4 people, 11.43%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 11.43%
Arterial Occlusive Disease (slow process through which arteries throughout the body become progressively narrowed and eventually completely blocked): 3 people, 8.57%
Fever: 3 people, 8.57%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 8.57%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 5.71%
Mouth Ulcers: 2 people, 5.71%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 2 people, 5.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Atrial fibrillation/flutter:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (2,362 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Atrial fibrillation/flutter:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (3,844 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Yaylaci S, Kocayigit I, Genc A, Tamer A, Gunduz H, "Sinus bradycardia caused by flurbiprofen intoxication", Nigerian Journal of Cardiology, 2015 Jan .
Yaylaci S, Kocayigit I, Genc A, Tamer A, Gunduz H, "Sinus bradycardia caused by flurbiprofen intoxication", Nigerian Journal of Cardiology, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on flurbiprofen (the active ingredients of Flurbiprofen) and Flurbiprofen (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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