Ibuprofen and Streptococcal bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Streptococcal bacteraemia 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 Acetaminophen, and have Influenza like illness.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Streptococcal bacteraemia 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 Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Streptococcal bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood) is found to be associated with 237 drugs and 316 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Streptococcal bacteraemia.

On Aug, 11, 2026

239,218 people reported to have side effects when taking Ibuprofen.
Among them, 31 people (0.01%) have Streptococcal bacteraemia.

Could Ibuprofen cause Streptococcal bacteraemia?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Ibuprofen when they have Streptococcal bacteraemia? *

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

female: 68.97 %
male: 31.03 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ibuprofen? *

Acetaminophen: 8 people, 25.81%
Paroxetine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 19.35%
Omeprazole: 6 people, 19.35%
Thalidomide: 5 people, 16.13%
Revlimid: 5 people, 16.13%
Decadron: 5 people, 16.13%
Simvastatin: 5 people, 16.13%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 5 people, 16.13%
Lenalidomide: 5 people, 16.13%
Aredia: 5 people, 16.13%

What are other side effects people have besides Streptococcal bacteraemia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 22.58%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 22.58%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 6 people, 19.35%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 19.35%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 19.35%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 6 people, 19.35%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 19.35%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 5 people, 16.13%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 16.13%
Loose Tooth: 5 people, 16.13%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Influenza Like Illness: 7 people, 22.58%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 16.13%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 16.13%
Fever: 3 people, 9.68%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 9.68%
Iron Overload: 2 people, 6.45%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 2 people, 6.45%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 6.45%
Cardiac Failure Congestive: 2 people, 6.45%
Depression: 2 people, 6.45%

* 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 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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