Otezla and Ear congestion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ear congestion is reported as a side effect among people who take Otezla (apremilast), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Lexapro, and have Psoriasis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ear congestion when taking Otezla. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 146,032 people who have side effects when taking Otezla from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Otezla?

Otezla has active ingredients of apremilast. It is often used in psoriatic arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 146,254 Otezla users. Check the latest studies of Otezla.

What is Ear congestion?

Ear congestion is found to be associated with 402 drugs and 811 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ear congestion.

On Jul, 19, 2026

146,032 people reported to have side effects when taking Otezla.
Among them, 32 people (0.02%) have Ear congestion.

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Otezla when they have Ear congestion? *

What is the gender of people who have Ear congestion when taking Otezla? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Ear congestion when taking Otezla? *

What are other drugs people take besides Otezla? *

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

Diarrhea: 11 people, 34.38%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 34.38%
Dizziness: 11 people, 34.38%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 25.00%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 7 people, 21.88%
Cough: 7 people, 21.88%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 5 people, 15.62%
Nervousness: 5 people, 15.62%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 15.62%
Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 5 people, 15.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 21 people, 65.62%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 13 people, 40.62%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 12.50%
Depression: 4 people, 12.50%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 9.38%
Otitis (ear infection): 2 people, 6.25%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 3.12%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 1 person, 3.12%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 3.12%

* 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 apremilast (the active ingredients of Otezla) and Otezla (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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