Ibu and Red blood cell count abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Red blood cell count abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Ibu (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Jakafi, and have Polycythaemia vera.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Red blood cell count abnormal 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 Red blood cell count abnormal?

Red blood cell count abnormal is found to be associated with 217 drugs and 356 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Red blood cell count abnormal.

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On Aug, 24, 2026

240,078 people reported to have side effects when taking Ibu.
Among them, 18 people (0.01%) have Red blood cell count abnormal.

Could Ibu cause Red blood cell count abnormal?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Red blood cell count abnormal when taking Ibu? *

female: 81.82 %
male: 18.18 %

What is the age of people who have Red blood cell count abnormal when taking Ibu? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ibu? *

What are other side effects people have besides Red blood cell count abnormal? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 33.33%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Discomfort: 5 people, 27.78%
Dizziness: 5 people, 27.78%
Memory Loss: 5 people, 27.78%
Platelet Count Increased: 4 people, 22.22%
Constipation: 4 people, 22.22%
Depression: 4 people, 22.22%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 4 people, 22.22%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 16.67%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 3 people, 16.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 11.11%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 2 people, 11.11%
Weakness: 1 person, 5.56%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 5.56%
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions): 1 person, 5.56%
Juvenile Arthritis (arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers): 1 person, 5.56%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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