Nexium and Ear pruritus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ear pruritus is reported as a side effect among people who take Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Norvasc, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ear pruritus when taking Nexium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 240,870 people who have side effects when taking Nexium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nexium?

Nexium has active ingredients of esomeprazole magnesium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 245,677 Nexium users. Check the latest studies of Nexium.

What is Ear pruritus?

Ear pruritus (pruritus or itching is ""the unpleasant skin sensation that frequently provokes scratching"" in ear) is found to be associated with 324 drugs and 739 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ear pruritus.

On Jul, 23, 2026

240,870 people reported to have side effects when taking Nexium.
Among them, 42 people (0.02%) have Ear pruritus.

Among these 42 people:

What is the gender of people who have Ear pruritus when taking Nexium? *

female: 87.8 %
male: 12.2 %

What is the age of people who have Ear pruritus when taking Nexium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nexium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ear pruritus? *

Weakness: 16 people, 38.10%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 15 people, 35.71%
Throat Irritation: 14 people, 33.33%
Dizziness: 13 people, 30.95%
Drowsiness: 12 people, 28.57%
Foot Fracture: 12 people, 28.57%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 12 people, 28.57%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 12 people, 28.57%
Urinary Tract Infection: 11 people, 26.19%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 23.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 8 people, 19.05%
Back Pain: 7 people, 16.67%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 11.90%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 5 people, 11.90%
Depression: 5 people, 11.90%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 9.52%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 4.76%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 2 people, 4.76%
Malignant Respiratory Tract Neoplasm (cancer tumour of respiratory tract): 2 people, 4.76%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Dr. Anthony Wong, "Esomeprazole and gynaecomastia in obese adults", WHO pharmaceuticals newsletter: 2019, No. 2, 2019 Jan .
Dr. Anthony Wong, "Esomeprazole and gynaecomastia in obese adults", WHO pharmaceuticals newsletter: 2019, No. 2, 2019 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on esomeprazole magnesium (the active ingredients of Nexium) and Nexium (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.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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