Ibuprofen and B-lymphocyte abnormalities - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

B-lymphocyte abnormalities is reported as a side effect among people who take Ibuprofen (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Ocrevus, and have Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have B-lymphocyte abnormalities when taking Ibuprofen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 239,218 people who have side effects when taking Ibuprofen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ibuprofen?

Ibuprofen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,270 Ibuprofen users. Check the latest studies of Ibuprofen.

What is B-lymphocyte abnormalities?

B-lymphocyte abnormalities (abnormal population of b lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, or tissues) is found to be associated with 22 drugs and 42 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of B-lymphocyte abnormalities.

On Jul, 20, 2026

239,218 people reported to have side effects when taking Ibuprofen.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have B-lymphocyte abnormalities.

Could Ibuprofen cause B-lymphocyte abnormalities?

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have B-lymphocyte abnormalities when taking Ibuprofen? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have B-lymphocyte abnormalities when taking Ibuprofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ibuprofen? *

Ocrevus: 12 people, 85.71%
Albuterol: 8 people, 57.14%
Doxycycline: 7 people, 50.00%
Sodium Chloride: 7 people, 50.00%
Simvastatin: 7 people, 50.00%
Levetiracetam: 7 people, 50.00%
Clemastine Fumarate: 5 people, 35.71%
Pantoprazole: 4 people, 28.57%
Metformin: 4 people, 28.57%
Metformin Hydrochloride: 3 people, 21.43%

What are other side effects people have besides B-lymphocyte abnormalities? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12 people, 85.71%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 78.57%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 11 people, 78.57%
Uhthoff's Phenomenon (heat intolerance): 9 people, 64.29%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 57.14%
Fall: 8 people, 57.14%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 57.14%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 57.14%
B-Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 8 people, 57.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 50.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 12 people, 85.71%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 50.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 50.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 7 people, 50.00%
Asthma: 7 people, 50.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 28.57%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 14.29%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 1 person, 7.14%
Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 7.14%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with B-lymphocyte abnormalities:

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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 Ibuprofen) and Ibuprofen (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).

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