Ibu and Cholesterosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cholesterosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ibu (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Yasmin, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cholesterosis when taking Ibu. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 240,078 people who have side effects when taking Ibu from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ibu?

Ibu has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 246,531 Ibu users. Check the latest studies of Ibu.

What is Cholesterosis?

Cholesterosis (abnormal deposition of cholesterol in tissues) is found to be associated with 113 drugs and 179 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cholesterosis.

On Jul, 27, 2026

240,078 people reported to have side effects when taking Ibu.
Among them, 87 people (0.04%) have Cholesterosis.

Among these 87 people:

How long have people been on Ibu when they have Cholesterosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Cholesterosis when taking Ibu? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Cholesterosis when taking Ibu? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ibu? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cholesterosis? *

Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder): 69 people, 79.31%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 51 people, 58.62%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 49 people, 56.32%
Abdominal Pain: 38 people, 43.68%
Stress And Anxiety: 29 people, 33.33%
Depression: 24 people, 27.59%
Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder): 23 people, 26.44%
Nausea And Vomiting: 21 people, 24.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 20 people, 22.99%
Abdominal Discomfort: 19 people, 21.84%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 33 people, 37.93%
Depression: 25 people, 28.74%
High Blood Pressure: 25 people, 28.74%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 21 people, 24.14%
Pneumonia: 15 people, 17.24%
Micturition Urgency (urgency to pass the urine): 15 people, 17.24%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 15 people, 17.24%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 15 people, 17.24%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 13 people, 14.94%
Migraine (headache): 7 people, 8.05%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Cholesterosis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Cholesterosis:

Cholesterosis (179 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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