Ketoprofen and Hydrocephalus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hydrocephalus is reported as a side effect among people who take Ketoprofen (ketoprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lyrica, and have Neoplasm malignant.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hydrocephalus when taking Ketoprofen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,955 people who have side effects when taking Ketoprofen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ketoprofen?

Ketoprofen has active ingredients of ketoprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 15,048 Ketoprofen users. Check the latest studies of Ketoprofen.

What is Hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) is found to be associated with 751 drugs and 1,370 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hydrocephalus.

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On Aug, 22, 2026

14,955 people reported to have side effects when taking Ketoprofen.
Among them, 22 people (0.15%) have Hydrocephalus.

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Ketoprofen when they have Hydrocephalus? *

What is the gender of people who have Hydrocephalus when taking Ketoprofen? *

female: 90.91 %
male: 9.09 %

What is the age of people who have Hydrocephalus when taking Ketoprofen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ketoprofen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hydrocephalus? *

Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges): 12 people, 54.55%
Fever: 9 people, 40.91%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 8 people, 36.36%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 36.36%
Metastases To Spine (cancer spreads to spine): 8 people, 36.36%
Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 8 people, 36.36%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 8 people, 36.36%
Ischaemia (insufficient supply of blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery): 8 people, 36.36%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 36.36%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 8 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 8 people, 36.36%
Back Pain: 7 people, 31.82%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 27.27%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 1 person, 4.55%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 1 person, 4.55%
Pustular Psoriasis (raised bumps on the skin that are filled with pus): 1 person, 4.55%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 4.55%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 4.55%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 1 person, 4.55%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.55%

* 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 ketoprofen (the active ingredients of Ketoprofen) and Ketoprofen (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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