Folacin and Thrombocytopenia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thrombocytopenia is reported as a side effect among people who take Folacin (folic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Eliquis, and have Psoriasis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thrombocytopenia when taking Folacin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,344 people who have side effects when taking Folacin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Folacin?

Folacin has active ingredients of folic acid. eHealthMe is studying from 1,350 Folacin users. Check the latest studies of Folacin.

What is Thrombocytopenia?

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood) is found to be associated with 2,789 drugs and 4,873 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thrombocytopenia.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

1,344 people reported to have side effects when taking Folacin.
Among them, 35 people (2.6%) have Thrombocytopenia.

Among these 35 people:

What is the gender of people who have Thrombocytopenia when taking Folacin? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Thrombocytopenia when taking Folacin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Folacin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thrombocytopenia? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 12 people, 34.29%
Weakness: 10 people, 28.57%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 8 people, 22.86%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 20.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 17.14%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 14.29%
Fever: 5 people, 14.29%
Swallowing Difficulty: 5 people, 14.29%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 4 people, 11.43%
Laboratory Test Abnormal: 4 people, 11.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 8 people, 22.86%
Neurodermatitis (a skin disorder characterized by long lasting itching and scratching): 4 people, 11.43%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 11.43%
Depression: 3 people, 8.57%
Aplastic Anemia: 3 people, 8.57%
Breast Cancer Female: 2 people, 5.71%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 2.86%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 1 person, 2.86%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 2.86%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 2.86%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

YavasogluI, I., TurgutkayaII, A., & BolamanIII, Z., "Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia", DATA, 2018 Jan .
Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
Onder H, Arsava EM, Arat A, Topcuoglu MA, "Acute middle cerebral artery occlusion treated by thrombectomy in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia", Journal of vascular and interventional neurology, 2015 Jan .
YavasogluI, I., TurgutkayaII, A., & BolamanIII, Z., "Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia", DATA, 2018 Jan .
Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
Onder H, Arsava EM, Arat A, Topcuoglu MA, "Acute middle cerebral artery occlusion treated by thrombectomy in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia", Journal of vascular and interventional neurology, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on folic acid (the active ingredients of Folacin) and Folacin (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).

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