Folic acid and Prostatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Prostatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Folic acid (folic acid), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Methotrexate, and have Stable angina.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Prostatitis 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 Prostatitis?

Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) is found to be associated with 511 drugs and 544 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Prostatitis.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 21, 2026

162,497 people reported to have side effects when taking Folic acid.
Among them, 56 people (0.03%) have Prostatitis.

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Folic acid when they have Prostatitis? *

What is the age of people who have Prostatitis when taking Folic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Folic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Prostatitis? *

Arteriosclerosis Coronary Artery (thickening and hardening of arteries- coronary artery): 18 people, 32.14%
Back Pain: 16 people, 28.57%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 15 people, 26.79%
Dizziness: 15 people, 26.79%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 14 people, 25.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 14 people, 25.00%
Fall: 14 people, 25.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 14 people, 25.00%
Pain: 14 people, 25.00%
Pain In Extremity: 14 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 14 people, 25.00%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 13 people, 23.21%
Depression: 13 people, 23.21%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 12 people, 21.43%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 12 people, 21.43%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 16.07%
Prolymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells): 6 people, 10.71%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 3 people, 5.36%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 3 people, 5.36%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 5.36%

* 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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