Sulfamethoxazole and Abscess limb - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abscess limb is reported as a side effect among people who take Sulfamethoxazole (sulfamethoxazole), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abscess limb when taking Sulfamethoxazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13,142 people who have side effects when taking Sulfamethoxazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sulfamethoxazole?

Sulfamethoxazole has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 13,360 Sulfamethoxazole users. Check the latest studies of Sulfamethoxazole.

What is Abscess limb?

Abscess limb (limb infection) is found to be associated with 583 drugs and 627 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abscess limb.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 21, 2026

13,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Sulfamethoxazole.
Among them, 21 people (0.16%) have Abscess limb.

Could Sulfamethoxazole cause Abscess limb?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Sulfamethoxazole when they have Abscess limb? *

What is the gender of people who have Abscess limb when taking Sulfamethoxazole? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Abscess limb when taking Sulfamethoxazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sulfamethoxazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abscess limb? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 14 people, 66.67%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 9 people, 42.86%
Scar: 9 people, 42.86%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 38.10%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 38.10%
Necrotising Fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection): 7 people, 33.33%
Skin Abscess: 7 people, 33.33%
Intestinal Obstruction: 6 people, 28.57%
Fever: 6 people, 28.57%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 6 people, 28.57%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 13 people, 61.90%
Weight Decreased: 12 people, 57.14%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 11 people, 52.38%
Fever: 5 people, 23.81%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 23.81%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 19.05%
Diabetes: 3 people, 14.29%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 4.76%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 4.76%
Cough: 1 person, 4.76%

* 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 sulfamethoxazole (the active ingredients of Sulfamethoxazole) and Sulfamethoxazole (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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