Septra and Nerve compression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nerve compression is reported as a side effect among people who take Septra (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Avelox, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nerve compression when taking Septra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,928 people who have side effects when taking Septra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Septra?

Septra has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 10,280 Septra users. Check the latest studies of Septra.

What is Nerve compression?

Nerve compression is found to be associated with 801 drugs and 675 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nerve compression.

On Jul, 22, 2026

9,928 people reported to have side effects when taking Septra.
Among them, 11 people (0.11%) have Nerve compression.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Nerve compression when taking Septra? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Nerve compression when taking Septra? *

What are other drugs people take besides Septra? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nerve compression? *

Back Pain: 6 people, 54.55%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 45.45%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 45.45%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 45.45%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 45.45%
Fever: 5 people, 45.45%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 5 people, 45.45%
Cough: 4 people, 36.36%
Blood Urine Present: 3 people, 27.27%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 3 people, 27.27%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 27.27%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 2 people, 18.18%
Polycystic Ovary Disease (cysts in the ovaries that occurs when the follicle stops developing): 2 people, 18.18%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 18.18%
Hair Disorder: 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 9.09%
Depression: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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

Septra (10,280 reports)

Nerve compression treatments and more:

Nerve compression (12,974 reports)

How severe was Nerve compression and when was it recovered:

Nerve compression in Septra

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim:

Nerve compression and drugs with ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (85 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Septra:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Nerve compression:

Nerve compression (801 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Nerve compression:

Nerve compression (675 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (the active ingredients of Septra) and Septra (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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