Imuran and Lichen planus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lichen planus is reported as a side effect among people who take Imuran (azathioprine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Plaquenil, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lichen planus when taking Imuran. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34,190 people who have side effects when taking Imuran from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Imuran?

Imuran has active ingredients of azathioprine. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 34,915 Imuran users. Check the latest studies of Imuran.

What is Lichen planus?

Lichen planus (an inflammatory skin condition, characterized by an itchy, non-infectious rash) is found to be associated with 249 drugs and 557 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lichen planus.

On Jul, 10, 2026

34,190 people reported to have side effects when taking Imuran.
Among them, 20 people (0.06%) have Lichen planus.

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Lichen planus when taking Imuran? *

female: 94.74 %
male: 5.26 %

What is the age of people who have Lichen planus when taking Imuran? *

What are other drugs people take besides Imuran? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lichen planus? *

Weight Decreased: 17 people, 85.00%
Rashes (redness): 17 people, 85.00%
Joint Pain: 16 people, 80.00%
Drug Ineffective: 15 people, 75.00%
Oesophageal Stenosis (narrowing of oesophagus): 15 people, 75.00%
Oesophageal Ulcer (ulcer of oesophagus): 15 people, 75.00%
Oral Lichen Planus (a chronic inflammatory disease that causes bilateral white striations, papules, or plaques on the buccal mucosa): 15 people, 75.00%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 15 people, 75.00%
Mouth Ulcers: 15 people, 75.00%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 15 people, 75.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 15.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 15.00%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 2 people, 10.00%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 2 people, 10.00%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 10.00%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Lichen planus:

Lichen planus (249 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Lichen planus:

Lichen planus (557 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .
Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

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