Misoprostol and Multiple sclerosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Multiple sclerosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Misoprostol (misoprostol), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Neurontin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Multiple sclerosis when taking Misoprostol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,111 people who have side effects when taking Misoprostol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Misoprostol?

Misoprostol has active ingredients of misoprostol. It is often used in abortion. eHealthMe is studying from 8,222 Misoprostol users. Check the latest studies of Misoprostol.

What is Multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath) is found to be associated with 1,087 drugs and 1,361 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Multiple sclerosis.

On Jul, 14, 2026

8,111 people reported to have side effects when taking Misoprostol.
Among them, 13 people (0.16%) have Multiple sclerosis.

Could Misoprostol cause Multiple sclerosis?

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Misoprostol when they have Multiple sclerosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Multiple sclerosis when taking Misoprostol? *

female: 63.64 %
male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Multiple sclerosis when taking Misoprostol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Misoprostol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Multiple sclerosis? *

Depression: 6 people, 46.15%
Fall: 5 people, 38.46%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 38.46%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 30.77%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 30.77%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 30.77%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 3 people, 23.08%
Lyme Disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks): 3 people, 23.08%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 3 people, 23.08%
Pain In Jaw: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 4 people, 30.77%
Depression: 4 people, 30.77%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 30.77%
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 3 people, 23.08%
Demyelination (loss of the myelin covering of some nerve fibres resulting in their impaired function): 3 people, 23.08%
Erosive Oesophagitis (acid reflux disease can cause tissue damage in the oesophagus over time): 3 people, 23.08%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 23.08%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 23.08%
Spinal Pain (pain in spine): 3 people, 23.08%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 3 people, 23.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Christopher KL, Elner VM, Demirci H, "Conjunctival Lymphoma in a Patient on Fingolimod for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis", Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2017 May .
Christopher, K. L., Elner, V. M., & Demirci, H. , "Conjunctival lymphoma in a patient on fingolimod for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis", Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery , 2014 Jan .
Christopher KL, Elner VM, Demirci H, "Conjunctival Lymphoma in a Patient on Fingolimod for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis", Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2017 May .
Christopher, K. L., Elner, V. M., & Demirci, H. , "Conjunctival lymphoma in a patient on fingolimod for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis", Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery , 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on misoprostol (the active ingredients of Misoprostol) and Misoprostol (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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