Motrin and Aplastic anemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Aplastic anemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Motrin (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Tylenol, and have Eczema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Aplastic anemia when taking Motrin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,107 people who have side effects when taking Motrin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Motrin?

Motrin has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 38,332 Motrin users. Check the latest studies of Motrin.

What is Aplastic anemia?

Aplastic anemia is found to be associated with 620 drugs and 886 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Aplastic anemia.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

37,107 people reported to have side effects when taking Motrin.
Among them, 13 people (0.04%) have Aplastic anemia.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Motrin when they have Aplastic anemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Aplastic anemia when taking Motrin? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Aplastic anemia when taking Motrin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Motrin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Aplastic anemia? *

Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 4 people, 30.77%
Death: 4 people, 30.77%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 30.77%
Wound Infection Pseudomonas: 3 people, 23.08%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 23.08%
Dry Skin: 3 people, 23.08%
Excessive Or Unwanted Hair In Women: 3 people, 23.08%
Eye Irritation: 3 people, 23.08%
Eyelid Ptosis (falling of the upper or lower eyelid): 3 people, 23.08%
Fall: 3 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 3 people, 23.08%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 7.69%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 7.69%
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: 1 person, 7.69%
Neck Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Infection: 1 person, 7.69%
Birth Control: 1 person, 7.69%
Back Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

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