Folic acid and Intervertebral disc compression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intervertebral disc compression is reported as a side effect among people who take Folic acid (folic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Methotrexate, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intervertebral disc compression 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 165,027 Folic acid users. Check the latest studies of Folic acid.

What is Intervertebral disc compression?

Intervertebral disc compression (spinal disc compression) is found to be associated with 289 drugs and 286 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intervertebral disc compression.

On Aug, 08, 2026

162,497 people reported to have side effects when taking Folic acid.
Among them, 37 people (0.02%) have Intervertebral disc compression.

Could Folic acid cause Intervertebral disc compression?

Among these 37 people:

What is the gender of people who have Intervertebral disc compression when taking Folic acid? *

female: 75.76 %
male: 24.24 %

What is the age of people who have Intervertebral disc compression when taking Folic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Folic acid? *

Methotrexate: 25 people, 67.57%
Prednisone: 19 people, 51.35%
Gabapentin: 18 people, 48.65%
Metformin: 17 people, 45.95%
Pantoprazole: 16 people, 43.24%
Irbesartan: 16 people, 43.24%
Acetaminophen: 16 people, 43.24%
Cymbalta: 15 people, 40.54%
Synthroid: 15 people, 40.54%
Cetirizine Hydrochloride: 15 people, 40.54%

What are other side effects people have besides Intervertebral disc compression? *

Oxygen Saturation Decreased: 20 people, 54.05%
Joint Pain: 20 people, 54.05%
Fall: 19 people, 51.35%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 19 people, 51.35%
Diarrhea: 18 people, 48.65%
Drug Ineffective: 18 people, 48.65%
Abdominal Pain: 17 people, 45.95%
Constipation: 17 people, 45.95%
Nausea And Vomiting: 16 people, 43.24%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 43.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 27.03%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 8.11%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 8.11%
Depression: 3 people, 8.11%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 8.11%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 8.11%
Pain: 2 people, 5.41%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 5.41%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 5.41%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 5.41%

* 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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