Sulfamethoxazole and Tooth abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tooth abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Sulfamethoxazole (sulfamethoxazole), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lortab, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tooth abscess 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 Tooth abscess?

Tooth abscess (pus formation in tooth) is found to be associated with 1,487 drugs and 1,692 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tooth abscess.

On Aug, 10, 2026

13,142 people reported to have side effects when taking Sulfamethoxazole.
Among them, 47 people (0.36%) have Tooth abscess.

Could Sulfamethoxazole cause Tooth abscess?

Among these 47 people:

How long have people been on Sulfamethoxazole when they have Tooth abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Tooth abscess when taking Sulfamethoxazole? *

female: 34.04 %
male: 65.96 %

What is the age of people who have Tooth abscess when taking Sulfamethoxazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sulfamethoxazole? *

Zometa: 29 people, 61.70%
Lortab: 29 people, 61.70%
Versed: 27 people, 57.45%
Acetaminophen And Hydrocodone Bitartrate: 26 people, 55.32%
Aspirin: 21 people, 44.68%
Lisinopril: 21 people, 44.68%
Omeprazole: 19 people, 40.43%
Triamcinolone: 19 people, 40.43%
Doxycycline: 18 people, 38.30%
Lipitor: 18 people, 38.30%

What are other side effects people have besides Tooth abscess? *

Pain: 31 people, 65.96%
Dental Caries: 30 people, 63.83%
Injury: 29 people, 61.70%
Bone Disorder: 28 people, 59.57%
Toothaches (tooth pain): 28 people, 59.57%
Emotional Distress: 28 people, 59.57%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 28 people, 59.57%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 27 people, 57.45%
Erosive Oesophagitis (acid reflux disease can cause tissue damage in the oesophagus over time): 24 people, 51.06%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 22 people, 46.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Trismus (reduced opening of the jaws): 16 people, 34.04%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 16 people, 34.04%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 5 people, 10.64%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 8.51%
Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 8.51%
Cardiac Disorder: 4 people, 8.51%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 8.51%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 8.51%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 6.38%
Pain: 3 people, 6.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Sulfamethoxazole and have Tooth abscess?

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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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