Jadenu and Gallstones - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallstones is reported as a side effect among people who take Jadenu (deferasirox), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Exjade, and have Iron overload.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallstones when taking Jadenu. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,173 people who have side effects when taking Jadenu from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Jadenu?

Jadenu has active ingredients of deferasirox. eHealthMe is studying from 4,176 Jadenu users. Check the latest studies of Jadenu.

What is Gallstones?

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component) is found to be associated with 1,805 drugs and 2,100 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallstones.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 31, 2026

4,173 people reported to have side effects when taking Jadenu.
Among them, 19 people (0.46%) have Gallstones.

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Jadenu when they have Gallstones? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallstones when taking Jadenu? *

female: 47.37 %
male: 52.63 %

What is the age of people who have Gallstones when taking Jadenu? *

What are other drugs people take besides Jadenu? *

Exjade: 3 people, 15.79%
Hydroxyurea: 1 person, 5.26%
Folic Acid: 1 person, 5.26%

What are other side effects people have besides Gallstones? *

Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 47.37%
Serum Ferritin Increased: 6 people, 31.58%
Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 5 people, 26.32%
Iron Overload: 5 people, 26.32%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 26.32%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 5 people, 26.32%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 26.32%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 21.05%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 21.05%
Constipation: 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Iron Overload: 8 people, 42.11%
Aplastic Anemia: 4 people, 21.05%
Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
Viral Infection: 2 people, 10.53%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 10.53%
Haemoglobin Abnormal: 2 people, 10.53%
Fungal Infection: 2 people, 10.53%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

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

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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