Phenergan and Mastoiditis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mastoiditis is reported as a side effect among people who take Phenergan (promethazine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Oxycontin, and have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mastoiditis when taking Phenergan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,254 people who have side effects when taking Phenergan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Phenergan?

Phenergan has active ingredients of promethazine hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 25,312 Phenergan users. Check the latest studies of Phenergan.

What is Mastoiditis?

Mastoiditis (infection of mastoid bone) is found to be associated with 289 drugs and 359 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mastoiditis.

On Jul, 11, 2026

24,254 people reported to have side effects when taking Phenergan.
Among them, 18 people (0.07%) have Mastoiditis.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Mastoiditis when taking Phenergan? *

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

What is the age of people who have Mastoiditis when taking Phenergan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Phenergan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mastoiditis? *

Pain: 15 people, 83.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 83.33%
Pain In Jaw: 15 people, 83.33%
Back Pain: 15 people, 83.33%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 14 people, 77.78%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 14 people, 77.78%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 14 people, 77.78%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 14 people, 77.78%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 14 people, 77.78%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 14 people, 77.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 5.56%
Histiocytosis Haematophagic: 1 person, 5.56%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .
Teimoory M, Arefi M, Behnoush B, Bastani B, "Promethazine and Treatment Refractory Agitation in Clonidine Toxicity", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 2013 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on promethazine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Phenergan) and Phenergan (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).

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