Omega-3-acid ethyl esters and Sinusitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sinusitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Fosamax, and have Osteopenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sinusitis when taking Omega-3-acid ethyl esters. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,813 people who have side effects when taking Omega-3-acid ethyl esters from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Omega-3-acid ethyl esters?

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters has active ingredients of omega-3-acid ethyl esters. eHealthMe is studying from 1,813 Omega-3-acid ethyl esters users. Check the latest studies of Omega-3-acid ethyl esters.

What is Sinusitis?

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus) is found to be associated with 2,399 drugs and 2,727 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sinusitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

1,813 people reported to have side effects when taking Omega-3-acid ethyl esters.
Among them, 12 people (0.66%) have Sinusitis.

Could Omega-3-acid ethyl esters cause Sinusitis?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Sinusitis when taking Omega-3-acid ethyl esters? *

female: 62.5 %
male: 37.5 %

What is the age of people who have Sinusitis when taking Omega-3-acid ethyl esters? *

What are other drugs people take besides Omega-3-acid ethyl esters? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sinusitis? *

Diarrhea: 6 people, 50.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 41.67%
Back Pain: 4 people, 33.33%
Fall: 4 people, 33.33%
Femur Fracture: 4 people, 33.33%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 33.33%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 25.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 25.00%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 16.67%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 8.33%
Allergic Rhinitis: 1 person, 8.33%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 1 person, 8.33%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 8.33%
Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine): 1 person, 8.33%
Glycosylated Haemoglobin Increased: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on omega-3-acid ethyl esters (the active ingredients of Omega-3-acid ethyl esters) and Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (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?

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