Folate and Bursitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bursitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Folate (folic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Ambien, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bursitis when taking Folate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,953 people who have side effects when taking Folate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Folate?

Folate has active ingredients of folic acid. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 6,546 Folate users. Check the latest studies of Folate.

What is Bursitis?

Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder) is found to be associated with 1,173 drugs and 1,050 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bursitis.

On Jul, 12, 2026

5,953 people reported to have side effects when taking Folate.
Among them, 41 people (0.69%) have Bursitis.

Among these 41 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bursitis when taking Folate? *

female: 82.93 %
male: 17.07 %

What is the age of people who have Bursitis when taking Folate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Folate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bursitis? *

Weakness: 32 people, 78.05%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 31 people, 75.61%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 30 people, 73.17%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 29 people, 70.73%
Neck Pain: 29 people, 70.73%
Joint Pain: 24 people, 58.54%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 23 people, 56.10%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 21 people, 51.22%
Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 21 people, 51.22%
Back Pain: 21 people, 51.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 12 people, 29.27%
Depression: 6 people, 14.63%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 9.76%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 9.76%
Vitamin D Decreased: 3 people, 7.32%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 3 people, 7.32%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 7.32%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 3 people, 7.32%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 7.32%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 3 people, 7.32%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bursitis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Bursitis:

Bursitis (1,050 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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