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Guaifenesin and Psoriasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Psoriasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Guaifenesin (guaifenesin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Humira, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Psoriasis when taking Guaifenesin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,942 people who have side effects when taking Guaifenesin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Guaifenesin?

Guaifenesin has active ingredients of guaifenesin. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 12,106 Guaifenesin users. Check the latest studies of Guaifenesin.

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin) is found to be associated with 1,473 drugs and 1,695 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Psoriasis.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

11,942 people reported to have side effects when taking Guaifenesin.
Among them, 77 people (0.64%) have Psoriasis.

Could Guaifenesin cause Psoriasis?

Among these 77 people:

How long have people been on Guaifenesin when they have Psoriasis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Psoriasis when taking Guaifenesin? *

  • female: 54.29 %
  • male: 45.71 %

What is the age of people who have Psoriasis when taking Guaifenesin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 6.15 %
  • 40-49: 30.77 %
  • 50-59: 7.69 %
  • 60+: 55.38 %

What are other drugs people take besides Guaifenesin? *

  1. Humira: 41 people, 53.25%
  2. Enbrel: 35 people, 45.45%
  3. Orencia: 34 people, 44.16%
  4. Demerol: 32 people, 41.56%
  5. Remicade: 32 people, 41.56%
  6. Xeljanz: 31 people, 40.26%
  7. Erelzi: 28 people, 36.36%
  8. Codeine: 28 people, 36.36%
  9. Morphine: 23 people, 29.87%
  10. Otezla: 16 people, 20.78%

What are other side effects people have besides Psoriasis? *

  1. Rashes (redness): 56 people, 72.73%
  2. Fever: 50 people, 64.94%
  3. Drug Hypersensitivity: 43 people, 55.84%
  4. Pain: 41 people, 53.25%
  5. Joint Swelling: 37 people, 48.05%
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 36 people, 46.75%
  7. Drug Ineffective: 36 people, 46.75%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 36 people, 46.75%
  9. Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 35 people, 45.45%
  10. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 35 people, 45.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 39 people, 50.65%
  2. Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 24 people, 31.17%
  3. Pain: 14 people, 18.18%
  4. Herpes Zoster: 12 people, 15.58%
  5. Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 9.09%
  6. High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 7.79%
  7. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 5.19%
  8. Asthma: 4 people, 5.19%
  9. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 5.19%
  10. Constipation: 4 people, 5.19%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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

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