Mesalamine and Furuncle - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Furuncle 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 2 - 5 years also take Tofacitinib, and have Hiv infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Furuncle 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 Furuncle?

Furuncle (infection of the hair follicle) is found to be associated with 725 drugs and 1,097 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Furuncle.

On Jul, 16, 2026

27,767 people reported to have side effects when taking Mesalamine.
Among them, 57 people (0.21%) have Furuncle.

Among these 57 people:

How long have people been on Mesalamine when they have Furuncle? *

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

female: 89.13 %
male: 10.87 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Mesalamine? *

Tofacitinib: 36 people, 63.16%
Desoximetasone: 35 people, 61.40%
Prednisolone: 35 people, 61.40%
Mercaptopurine: 35 people, 61.40%
Raltegravir: 34 people, 59.65%
Methylprednisolone: 33 people, 57.89%
Entyvio: 33 people, 57.89%
Prednisone: 32 people, 56.14%
Betamethasone Dipropionate: 25 people, 43.86%
Truvada: 22 people, 38.60%

What are other side effects people have besides Furuncle? *

Drug Ineffective: 43 people, 75.44%
Weight Increased: 41 people, 71.93%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 41 people, 71.93%
Cushingoid (obesity and weakening of the muscles): 40 people, 70.18%
Central Obesity (belly fat): 40 people, 70.18%
Bacillus Infection: 40 people, 70.18%
Escherichia Infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli): 39 people, 68.42%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 39 people, 68.42%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 12.28%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hiv Infection: 40 people, 70.18%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 8.77%
Blood Disorder: 3 people, 5.26%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 5.26%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 3.51%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 3.51%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 2 people, 3.51%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 3.51%
Birth Control: 1 person, 1.75%
Depression: 1 person, 1.75%

* 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?

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.

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