Humira and Polyp - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

We study 647,817 people who have side effects when taking Humira. Polyp is found, especially among people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years, also take Methotrexate and have Ulcerative colitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Humira and have Polyp. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You may use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 700+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Aug, 24, 2023

647,817 people reported to have side effects when taking Humira.
Among them, 834 people (0.13%) have Polyp.

What is Humira?

Humira has active ingredients of adalimumab. It is used in rheumatoid arthritis. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 738,352 Humira users.

What is Polyp?

Polyp is found to be associated with 1,429 drugs and 761 conditions by eHealthMe. Currently, we are studying 8,863 people who have Polyp.

Number of Humira and Polyp reports submitted per year:

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Humira and have Polyp?

Check whether Polyp is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related publications that referenced our studies

Chiriac A, Brzezinski P, Stolnicu S, Podoleanu C, Moldovan C, Molnar C, Taranu T, "Eosinophilia–A rare possible adverse reaction during anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha therapy for psoriasis", Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2016 Mar .

Related studies

Humira side effects by duration, gender and age:

Humira side effects (738,352 reports)

Polyp treatments and more:

Polyp (8,863 reports)

Common drugs associated with Polyp:

All the drugs that are associated with Polyp:

Polyp (1,429 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Polyp:

High blood pressure: 970 reports
Rheumatoid arthritis: 664 reports
Crohn's disease: 484 reports
Asthma: 418 reports
Gastroesophageal reflux disease: 330 reports
Osteoporosis: 311 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Polyp:

Polyp (761 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 700+ 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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