Imiquimod and Headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Imiquimod (imiquimod), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vitamin D3, and have Basal cell carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Headache when taking Imiquimod. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,013 people who have side effects when taking Imiquimod from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Imiquimod?

Imiquimod has active ingredients of imiquimod. eHealthMe is studying from 2,038 Imiquimod users. Check the latest studies of Imiquimod.

What is Headache?

Headache (pain in head) is found to be associated with 3,752 drugs and 5,772 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Headache.

On Jul, 20, 2026

2,013 people reported to have side effects when taking Imiquimod.
Among them, 86 people (4.27%) have Headache.

Among these 86 people:

How long have people been on Imiquimod when they have Headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Headache when taking Imiquimod? *

female: 67.19 %
male: 32.81 %

What is the age of people who have Headache when taking Imiquimod? *

What are other drugs people take besides Imiquimod? *

What are other side effects people have besides Headache? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 41 people, 47.67%
Fever: 26 people, 30.23%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 25 people, 29.07%
Chills (felling of cold): 20 people, 23.26%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 20 people, 23.26%
Dizziness: 17 people, 19.77%
Pain In Extremity: 17 people, 19.77%
Weakness: 16 people, 18.60%
Joint Pain: 15 people, 17.44%
Pain: 15 people, 17.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 16 people, 18.60%
Precancerous Skin Lesion: 11 people, 12.79%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 9.30%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 8 people, 9.30%
Kidney Stones: 8 people, 9.30%
Actinic Keratosis (skin disease due to sun exposure): 8 people, 9.30%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 6 people, 6.98%
Anogenital Warts: 5 people, 5.81%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 4.65%
Pain: 4 people, 4.65%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Headache (5,772 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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