Folic acid and Infusion site infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Infusion site infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Folic acid (folic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Gabapentin, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Infusion site infection when taking Folic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 162,497 people who have side effects when taking Folic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Folic acid?

Folic acid has active ingredients of folic acid. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 165,025 Folic acid users. Check the latest studies of Folic acid.

What is Infusion site infection?

Infusion site infection is found to be associated with 189 drugs and 173 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Infusion site infection.

On Jul, 15, 2026

162,497 people reported to have side effects when taking Folic acid.
Among them, 13 people (0.01%) have Infusion site infection.

Could Folic acid cause Infusion site infection?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Infusion site infection when taking Folic acid? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Infusion site infection when taking Folic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Folic acid? *

Gabapentin: 7 people, 53.85%
Sodium Chloride: 6 people, 46.15%
Remodulin: 6 people, 46.15%
Vitamin D3: 6 people, 46.15%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 5 people, 38.46%
Ibuprofen: 4 people, 30.77%
Acetaminophen: 4 people, 30.77%
Amlodipine Besylate: 4 people, 30.77%
Ketoprofen: 3 people, 23.08%
Ketamine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 23.08%

What are other side effects people have besides Infusion site infection? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 30.77%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 30.77%
Infusion Site Pain: 4 people, 30.77%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 30.77%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 23.08%
Rashes (redness): 3 people, 23.08%
Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 3 people, 23.08%
Fungal Infection: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 6 people, 46.15%
Polymyositis (inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness of the skeletal muscles): 2 people, 15.38%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 2 people, 15.38%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 7.69%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 7.69%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 folic acid (the active ingredients of Folic acid) and Folic acid (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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