Profen and Forearm fracture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Forearm fracture is reported as a side effect among people who take Profen (ibuprofen), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Pantoprazole, and have Epilepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Forearm fracture when taking Profen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 239,319 people who have side effects when taking Profen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Profen?

Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,312 Profen users. Check the latest studies of Profen.

What is Forearm fracture?

Forearm fracture (fracture in between wrist to elbow) is found to be associated with 152 drugs and 235 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Forearm fracture.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

239,319 people reported to have side effects when taking Profen.
Among them, 23 people (0.01%) have Forearm fracture.

$Could Profen cause Forearm fracture?$

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Profen when they have Forearm fracture? *

What is the gender of people who have Forearm fracture when taking Profen? *

female: 65 %
male: 35 %

What is the age of people who have Forearm fracture when taking Profen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Profen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Forearm fracture? *

Fall: 8 people, 34.78%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 21.74%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 5 people, 21.74%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 21.74%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 21.74%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 17.39%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 17.39%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 17.39%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 17.39%
Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 4 people, 17.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar Ii Disorder (characterized by at least one episode of hypomania and at least one episode of major depression): 3 people, 13.04%
Depression: 3 people, 13.04%
Hiv Infection: 3 people, 13.04%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 3 people, 13.04%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 2 people, 8.70%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 8.70%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.70%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 4.35%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 1 person, 4.35%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 4.35%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Profen:

Profen (245,312 reports)

Browse all side effects of Profen:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Forearm fracture:

Forearm fracture (152 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Forearm fracture:

Forearm fracture (235 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Profen) and Profen (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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