Gilenya and Haemorrhoids - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haemorrhoids is reported as a side effect among people who take Gilenya (fingolimod), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Neurontin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haemorrhoids when taking Gilenya. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 111,612 people who have side effects when taking Gilenya from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Gilenya?

Gilenya has active ingredients of fingolimod. It is often used in multiple sclerosis. eHealthMe is studying from 111,893 Gilenya users. Check the latest studies of Gilenya.

What is Haemorrhoids?

Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus) is found to be associated with 1,541 drugs and 1,391 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haemorrhoids.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

111,612 people reported to have side effects when taking Gilenya.
Among them, 83 people (0.07%) have Haemorrhoids.

Among these 83 people:

How long have people been on Gilenya when they have Haemorrhoids? *

What is the gender of people who have Haemorrhoids when taking Gilenya? *

female: 74.68 %
male: 25.32 %

What is the age of people who have Haemorrhoids when taking Gilenya? *

What are other drugs people take besides Gilenya? *

What are other side effects people have besides Haemorrhoids? *

Headache (pain in head): 23 people, 27.71%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 19 people, 22.89%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 17 people, 20.48%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 14 people, 16.87%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 15.66%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 12 people, 14.46%
Constipation: 12 people, 14.46%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 14.46%
Dizziness: 11 people, 13.25%
Gait Disturbance: 11 people, 13.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 15 people, 18.07%
Depression: 11 people, 13.25%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 12.05%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 12.05%
Sedation: 8 people, 9.64%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 8 people, 9.64%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 7.23%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 6.02%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 3.61%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 3.61%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Christopher KL, Elner VM, Demirci H, "Conjunctival Lymphoma in a Patient on Fingolimod for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis", Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2017 May .
Alroughani R, "Fingolimod-associated amenorrhea: a report of three cases", Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2014 Jan .
Christopher, K. L., Elner, V. M., & Demirci, H. , "Conjunctival lymphoma in a patient on fingolimod for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis", Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery , 2014 Jan .
Christopher KL, Elner VM, Demirci H, "Conjunctival Lymphoma in a Patient on Fingolimod for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis", Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2017 May .
Alroughani R, "Fingolimod-associated amenorrhea: a report of three cases", Multiple Sclerosis Journal, 2014 Jan .
Christopher, K. L., Elner, V. M., & Demirci, H. , "Conjunctival lymphoma in a patient on fingolimod for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis", Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery , 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fingolimod (the active ingredients of Gilenya) and Gilenya (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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