Prograf and Rotator cuff syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rotator cuff syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Prograf (tacrolimus), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Aspirin, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rotator cuff syndrome 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 Rotator cuff syndrome?

Rotator cuff syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder) is found to be associated with 1,088 drugs and 1,121 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rotator cuff syndrome.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 28, 2026

41,725 people reported to have side effects when taking Prograf.
Among them, 22 people (0.05%) have Rotator cuff syndrome.

Could Prograf cause Rotator cuff syndrome?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Rotator cuff syndrome when taking Prograf? *

female: 41.18 %
male: 58.82 %

What is the age of people who have Rotator cuff syndrome when taking Prograf? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prograf? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rotator cuff syndrome? *

Fall: 11 people, 50.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 36.36%
Post Procedural Complication: 7 people, 31.82%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 31.82%
Indigestion: 6 people, 27.27%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 27.27%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 27.27%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 6 people, 27.27%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 27.27%
Enlarged Prostate: 6 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Platelet Aggregation Inhibition: 4 people, 18.18%
Pain: 4 people, 18.18%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 18.18%
Diabetes: 4 people, 18.18%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 13.64%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 13.64%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 13.64%
Irritability: 3 people, 13.64%
Platelet Count Abnormal: 3 people, 13.64%
Erection Problems: 3 people, 13.64%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Rotator cuff syndrome (1,121 conditions)

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

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