Hydroxyzine and Anal fissure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anal fissure is reported as a side effect among people who take Hydroxyzine (hydroxyzine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anal fissure when taking Hydroxyzine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 51,890 people who have side effects when taking Hydroxyzine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Hydroxyzine?

Hydroxyzine has active ingredients of hydroxyzine hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 54,069 Hydroxyzine users. Check the latest studies of Hydroxyzine.

What is Anal fissure?

Anal fissure is found to be associated with 545 drugs and 687 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anal fissure.



On Jul, 15, 2026

51,890 people reported to have side effects when taking Hydroxyzine.
Among them, 28 people (0.05%) have Anal fissure.

Could Hydroxyzine cause Anal fissure?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Hydroxyzine when they have Anal fissure? *

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

What is the gender of people who have Anal fissure when taking Hydroxyzine? *

  • female: 85.71 %
  • male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have Anal fissure when taking Hydroxyzine? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 11.76 %
  • 30-39: 11.76 %
  • 40-49: 41.18 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 35.29 %

What are other drugs people take besides Hydroxyzine? *

  1. Metformin: 8 people, 28.57%
  2. Imodium: 8 people, 28.57%
  3. Prednisone: 8 people, 28.57%
  4. Synthroid: 7 people, 25.00%
  5. Clonazepam: 7 people, 25.00%
  6. Wellbutrin: 7 people, 25.00%
  7. Quetiapine Fumarate: 7 people, 25.00%
  8. Simvastatin: 7 people, 25.00%
  9. Inflectra: 6 people, 21.43%
  10. Methotrexate: 6 people, 21.43%

What are other side effects people have besides Anal fissure? *

  1. Rashes (redness): 9 people, 32.14%
  2. Blood Pressure Diastolic Decreased: 8 people, 28.57%
  3. Chest Pain: 8 people, 28.57%
  4. Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 25.00%
  5. Anorectal Abscess: 7 people, 25.00%
  6. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 7 people, 25.00%
  7. Joint Pain: 7 people, 25.00%
  8. Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 7 people, 25.00%
  9. Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two): 7 people, 25.00%
  10. Drug Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 17 people, 60.71%
  2. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 21.43%
  3. Urticaria Chronic (long lasting rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 3 people, 10.71%
  4. Diarrhea: 2 people, 7.14%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 7.14%
  6. Cough: 1 person, 3.57%
  7. Drowsiness: 1 person, 3.57%
  8. Dizziness: 1 person, 3.57%
  9. Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 3.57%
  10. Vulvovaginal Dryness: 1 person, 3.57%

* 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 hydroxyzine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Hydroxyzine) and Hydroxyzine (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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