Motrin and Uveitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Uveitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Motrin (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Enbrel, and have Ankylosing spondylitis.

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

Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea) is found to be associated with 829 drugs and 1,533 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Uveitis.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

37,107 people reported to have side effects when taking Motrin.
Among them, 78 people (0.21%) have Uveitis.

Among these 78 people:

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

female: 60.87 %
male: 39.13 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Motrin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Uveitis? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 39 people, 50.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 30 people, 38.46%
Rashes (redness): 28 people, 35.90%
Joint Pain: 27 people, 34.62%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 24 people, 30.77%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 23 people, 29.49%
Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 23 people, 29.49%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 22 people, 28.21%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 22 people, 28.21%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 21 people, 26.92%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 22 people, 28.21%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 19 people, 24.36%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 14 people, 17.95%
Adenomatous Polyposis Coli ((fap) is an inherited condition in which numerous polyps form mainly in the epithelium of the large intestine): 14 people, 17.95%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 14 people, 17.95%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 11 people, 14.10%
Depression: 11 people, 14.10%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 11 people, 14.10%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 11 people, 14.10%
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): 11 people, 14.10%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Uveitis:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Uveitis:

Uveitis (1,533 conditions)

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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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