Ibuprofen and Chondropathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Chondropathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Ibuprofen (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Humira, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Chondropathy 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 Chondropathy?

Chondropathy (disease of the cartilage) is found to be associated with 366 drugs and 434 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Chondropathy.

On Aug, 01, 2026

239,218 people reported to have side effects when taking Ibuprofen.
Among them, 79 people (0.03%) have Chondropathy.

Among these 79 people:

How long have people been on Ibuprofen when they have Chondropathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Chondropathy when taking Ibuprofen? *

female: 68.42 %
male: 31.58 %

What is the age of people who have Chondropathy when taking Ibuprofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ibuprofen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Chondropathy? *

Joint Pain: 29 people, 36.71%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 21 people, 26.58%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 22.78%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 18 people, 22.78%
Weakness: 17 people, 21.52%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 21.52%
Peripheral Swelling: 16 people, 20.25%
Pain In Extremity: 16 people, 20.25%
Gait Disturbance: 15 people, 18.99%
Fall: 14 people, 17.72%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 18 people, 22.78%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 15.19%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 12.66%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 8 people, 10.13%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 10.13%
Abdominal Discomfort: 7 people, 8.86%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 7 people, 8.86%
Essential Tremor: 7 people, 8.86%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 7 people, 8.86%
Joint Swelling: 6 people, 7.59%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Chondropathy:

Chondropathy (366 drugs)

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Chondropathy (434 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 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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