Lansoprazole and Polymyalgia rheumatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Polymyalgia rheumatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Lansoprazole (lansoprazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Prednisolone, and have Lung cancer - non-small cell.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Lansoprazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 128,069 people who have side effects when taking Lansoprazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lansoprazole?

Lansoprazole has active ingredients of lansoprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 129,663 Lansoprazole users. Check the latest studies of Lansoprazole.

What is Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Polymyalgia rheumatica (pain in many muscles) is found to be associated with 381 drugs and 554 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Polymyalgia rheumatica.

On Aug, 07, 2026

128,069 people reported to have side effects when taking Lansoprazole.
Among them, 36 people (0.03%) have Polymyalgia rheumatica.

Could Lansoprazole cause Polymyalgia rheumatica?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Lansoprazole when they have Polymyalgia rheumatica? *

What is the gender of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Lansoprazole? *

female: 60.61 %
male: 39.39 %

What is the age of people who have Polymyalgia rheumatica when taking Lansoprazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lansoprazole? *

Prednisolone: 7 people, 19.44%
Nexium: 5 people, 13.89%
Actemra: 4 people, 11.11%
Epinastine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 11.11%
Imuran: 3 people, 8.33%
Risedronate Sodium: 3 people, 8.33%
Advair Hfa: 3 people, 8.33%
Enbrel: 3 people, 8.33%
Entyvio: 3 people, 8.33%
Lialda: 3 people, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Polymyalgia rheumatica? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 13.89%
Asthenopia (eyestrain-tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem): 4 people, 11.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 11.11%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 11.11%
Weakness: 3 people, 8.33%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 8.33%
Fever: 3 people, 8.33%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 8.33%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 8.33%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 7 people, 19.44%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 11.11%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 3 people, 8.33%
Constipation: 3 people, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 8.33%
Dementia (madness): 3 people, 8.33%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 8.33%
Indigestion: 3 people, 8.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.56%
Back Pain: 2 people, 5.56%

* 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 lansoprazole (the active ingredients of Lansoprazole) and Lansoprazole (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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