Flurbiprofen and Gastric ulcer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastric ulcer 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 Fosamax, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastric ulcer 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 Gastric ulcer?

Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer) is found to be associated with 1,954 drugs and 3,381 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastric ulcer.

On Jul, 15, 2026

2,660 people reported to have side effects when taking Flurbiprofen.
Among them, 28 people (1.05%) have Gastric ulcer.

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Flurbiprofen when they have Gastric ulcer? *

What is the gender of people who have Gastric ulcer when taking Flurbiprofen? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Gastric ulcer when taking Flurbiprofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flurbiprofen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastric ulcer? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 25.00%
Joint Swelling: 5 people, 17.86%
Vitamin D Decreased: 5 people, 17.86%
Thyroid Mass: 5 people, 17.86%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 5 people, 17.86%
Synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane): 5 people, 17.86%
Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased: 5 people, 17.86%
Blood Parathyroid Hormone Increased: 5 people, 17.86%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 17.86%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 17.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Visual Impairment: 3 people, 10.71%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 10.71%
Blindness: 2 people, 7.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 7.14%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.57%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 1 person, 3.57%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 3.57%
Bacterial Infection: 1 person, 3.57%
Blood Folate Decreased: 1 person, 3.57%
Constipation: 1 person, 3.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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