Mefenamic acid and Impulse-control disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Impulse-control disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Mefenamic acid (mefenamic acid), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, also take Aripiprazole, and have Autism spectrum disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Impulse-control disorder when taking Mefenamic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,738 people who have side effects when taking Mefenamic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mefenamic acid?

Mefenamic acid has active ingredients of mefenamic acid. It is often used in painful menstrual periods. eHealthMe is studying from 4,844 Mefenamic acid users. Check the latest studies of Mefenamic acid.

What is Impulse-control disorder?

Impulse-control disorder is found to be associated with 200 drugs and 345 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Impulse-control disorder.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

4,738 people reported to have side effects when taking Mefenamic acid.
Among them, 12 people (0.25%) have Impulse-control disorder.

Could Mefenamic acid cause Impulse-control disorder?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Impulse-control disorder when taking Mefenamic acid? *

female: 91.67 %
male: 8.33 %

What is the age of people who have Impulse-control disorder when taking Mefenamic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mefenamic acid? *

Olanzapine: 11 people, 91.67%
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate: 11 people, 91.67%
Diazepam: 11 people, 91.67%
Concerta: 11 people, 91.67%
Aripiprazole: 11 people, 91.67%
Ritalin: 9 people, 75.00%
Melatonin: 9 people, 75.00%
Drospirenone: 9 people, 75.00%
Fluoxetine: 6 people, 50.00%
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 41.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Impulse-control disorder? *

Weight Increased: 11 people, 91.67%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 11 people, 91.67%
Appetite - Increased (increased appetite is when you want to eat much more often or in larger quantities than your body requires): 11 people, 91.67%
Hypersexuality: 11 people, 91.67%
Intentional Self-Injury: 11 people, 91.67%
Theft: 11 people, 91.67%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 11 people, 91.67%
Personality Change: 11 people, 91.67%
Somatoform Pain Disorder (a mental disorder characterized by symptoms that suggest pain): 11 people, 91.67%
Suicidal Ideation: 11 people, 91.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depressed Mood: 11 people, 91.67%
Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 11 people, 91.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 75.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 16.67%

* 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 mefenamic acid (the active ingredients of Mefenamic acid) and Mefenamic acid (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?

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