Prograf and Lumbar spinal stenosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lumbar spinal stenosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prograf (tacrolimus), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Enbrel, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lumbar spinal stenosis when taking Prograf. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,725 people who have side effects when taking Prograf from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prograf?

Prograf has active ingredients of tacrolimus. It is often used in kidney transplant. eHealthMe is studying from 42,230 Prograf users. Check the latest studies of Prograf.

What is Lumbar spinal stenosis?

Lumbar spinal stenosis (a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar bone) is found to be associated with 765 drugs and 693 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lumbar spinal stenosis.

On Jul, 13, 2026

41,725 people reported to have side effects when taking Prograf.
Among them, 40 people (0.1%) have Lumbar spinal stenosis.

Could Prograf cause Lumbar spinal stenosis?

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Prograf when they have Lumbar spinal stenosis? *

What is the gender of people who have Lumbar spinal stenosis when taking Prograf? *

female: 86.11 %
male: 13.89 %

What is the age of people who have Lumbar spinal stenosis when taking Prograf? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prograf? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lumbar spinal stenosis? *

Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 14 people, 35.00%
Blood Phosphorus Decreased: 13 people, 32.50%
Blood Potassium Decreased: 13 people, 32.50%
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 11 people, 27.50%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 11 people, 27.50%
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (acute intense attack of inflammation (swelling) in the brain and spinal cord): 11 people, 27.50%
Diarrhea: 10 people, 25.00%
Fever: 10 people, 25.00%
Cardiac Failure: 9 people, 22.50%
Deafness Bilateral: 8 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 30 people, 75.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 13 people, 32.50%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 12 people, 30.00%
Arterial Occlusive Disease (slow process through which arteries throughout the body become progressively narrowed and eventually completely blocked): 3 people, 7.50%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 3 people, 7.50%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 3 people, 7.50%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.00%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 5.00%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 1 person, 2.50%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 1 person, 2.50%

* 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 tacrolimus (the active ingredients of Prograf) and Prograf (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.

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