Mesalamine and Autoimmune disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Autoimmune disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Mesalamine (mesalamine), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Azathioprine, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Autoimmune disorder when taking Mesalamine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,767 people who have side effects when taking Mesalamine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mesalamine?

Mesalamine has active ingredients of mesalamine. It is often used in ulcerative colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 28,053 Mesalamine users. Check the latest studies of Mesalamine.

What is Autoimmune disorder?

Autoimmune disorder (a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue) is found to be associated with 718 drugs and 825 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Autoimmune disorder.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

27,767 people reported to have side effects when taking Mesalamine.
Among them, 45 people (0.16%) have Autoimmune disorder.

Could Mesalamine cause Autoimmune disorder?

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Mesalamine when they have Autoimmune disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Autoimmune disorder when taking Mesalamine? *

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

What is the age of people who have Autoimmune disorder when taking Mesalamine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mesalamine? *

Azathioprine: 36 people, 80.00%
Desoximetasone: 35 people, 77.78%
Prednisone: 35 people, 77.78%
Acetaminophen: 33 people, 73.33%
Hydrocortisone Acetate: 33 people, 73.33%
Diclofenac Sodium: 33 people, 73.33%
Diclofenac Potassium: 33 people, 73.33%
Cimzia: 33 people, 73.33%
Orencia: 32 people, 71.11%
Otezla: 32 people, 71.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Autoimmune disorder? *

Memory Loss: 36 people, 80.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 36 people, 80.00%
Asthma: 36 people, 80.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 36 people, 80.00%
Hair Loss: 36 people, 80.00%
Deep Vein Thrombosis Postoperative (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis after operation): 35 people, 77.78%
Indigestion: 34 people, 75.56%
Grip Strength Decreased: 34 people, 75.56%
Otitis (ear infection): 33 people, 73.33%
Dislocation Of Vertebra: 33 people, 73.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 26 people, 57.78%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 24 people, 53.33%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 22 people, 48.89%
Joint Pain: 12 people, 26.67%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 6.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 4.44%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 4.44%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 4.44%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 2.22%
Rash Pruritic (redness with itching): 1 person, 2.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Jacobsson H, Eriksen J, Karlén P, "Mesalazine-induced renal calculi", The American journal of case reports, 2015 Jan .
Jacobsson H, Eriksen J, Karlén P, "Mesalazine-induced renal calculi", The American journal of case reports, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mesalamine (the active ingredients of Mesalamine) and Mesalamine (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?

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