Prevacid and Proctitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Proctitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prevacid (lansoprazole), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Accutane, and have Acne.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Proctitis when taking Prevacid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 128,835 people who have side effects when taking Prevacid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prevacid?

Prevacid has active ingredients of lansoprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 130,714 Prevacid users. Check the latest studies of Prevacid.

What is Proctitis?

Proctitis (inflammation of the rectum and anus) is found to be associated with 469 drugs and 616 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Proctitis.

On Jul, 05, 2026

128,835 people reported to have side effects when taking Prevacid.
Among them, 34 people (0.03%) have Proctitis.

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Prevacid when they have Proctitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Proctitis when taking Prevacid? *

female: 58.06 %
male: 41.94 %

What is the age of people who have Proctitis when taking Prevacid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prevacid? *

Metrocream: 13 people, 38.24%
Retin-A: 13 people, 38.24%
Cleocin T: 13 people, 38.24%
Accutane: 13 people, 38.24%
Ortho Tri-Cyclen: 12 people, 35.29%
Erythromycin: 12 people, 35.29%
Doxycycline: 12 people, 35.29%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 10 people, 29.41%
Prednisone: 8 people, 23.53%
Periactin: 6 people, 17.65%

What are other side effects people have besides Proctitis? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 15 people, 44.12%
Depression: 15 people, 44.12%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 14 people, 41.18%
Pain: 14 people, 41.18%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 14 people, 41.18%
Dry Skin: 13 people, 38.24%
Adenoma Benign (non-cancerous tumour -secreting): 13 people, 38.24%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 13 people, 38.24%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 13 people, 38.24%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 13 people, 38.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 13 people, 38.24%
Birth Control: 4 people, 11.76%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 11.76%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 11.76%
Depression: 3 people, 8.82%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 8.82%
Acne Cystic (skin problems that cause pimples): 3 people, 8.82%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 3 people, 8.82%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 3 people, 8.82%
Erection Problems: 3 people, 8.82%

* 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 lansoprazole (the active ingredients of Prevacid) and Prevacid (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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