Sulfasalazine and Systemic lupus erythematosus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Systemic lupus erythematosus is found among people who take Sulfasalazine, especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Sulfasalazine and have Systemic lupus erythematosus. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 79,392 people who have side effects when taking Sulfasalazine from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
79,392 people reported to have side effects when taking Sulfasalazine.
Among them, 6,540 people (8.24%) have Systemic lupus erythematosus.
What is Sulfasalazine?
Sulfasalazine has active ingredients of sulfasalazine. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 80,455 Sulfasalazine users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Systemic lupus erythematosus?
Systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue) is found to be associated with 2,205 drugs and 1,495 conditions by eHealthMe.
Number of Sulfasalazine and Systemic lupus erythematosus reports submitted per year:

Time on Sulfasalazine when people have Systemic lupus erythematosus *:
Gender of people who have Systemic lupus erythematosus when taking Sulfasalazine*:
Age of people who have Systemic lupus erythematosus when taking Sulfasalazine *:
Common drugs people take besides Sulfasalazine *:
Common side effects people have besides Systemic lupus erythematosus *:
Common conditions people have *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Sulfasalazine and have Systemic lupus erythematosus?
Check whether Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with a drug or a conditionHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Hania A, "Pyoderma Gangrenosum in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report", Journal of Medical Cases, 2014 Aug .
- Hu P, Lu L, Hu B, Deng F, Fei WJ, "Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Hypertensive Encephalopathy in a Young Girl With Lupus", The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 2012 Apr .
Related studies
How severe was Systemic lupus erythematosus and when was it recovered:
Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of sulfasalazine:
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Sulfasalazine:
- Sulfasalazine (80,455 reports)
Common Sulfasalazine side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 35,158 reports
- Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 22,458 reports
- Pain: 16,456 reports
- Joint pain: 13,724 reports
- Joint swelling: 13,386 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 12,630 reports
- Rashes (redness): 11,163 reports
Browse all side effects of Sulfasalazine:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSystemic lupus erythematosus treatments and more:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (61,960 reports)
COVID vaccines that are related to Systemic lupus erythematosus:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus in Moderna COVID Vaccine
- Systemic lupus erythematosus in Pfizer BioNTech Covid Vaccine
- Systemic lupus erythematosus in Johnson and Johnson Covid Vaccine
Common drugs associated with Systemic lupus erythematosus:
- Humira: 10,390 reports
- Prednisone: 9,611 reports
- Methotrexate: 9,255 reports
- Remicade: 8,872 reports
- Enbrel: 8,359 reports
- Orencia: 7,533 reports
- Cimzia: 7,105 reports
- Arava: 7,038 reports
- Actemra: 6,809 reports
- Sulfasalazine: 6,540 reports
All the drugs that are associated with Systemic lupus erythematosus:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (2,205 drugs)
Common conditions associated with Systemic lupus erythematosus:
- Rheumatoid arthritis: 10,615 reports
- Crohn's disease: 1,632 reports
- Psoriasis: 1,457 reports
- Multiple sclerosis: 823 reports
- High blood pressure: 742 reports
All the conditions that are associated with Systemic lupus erythematosus:
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (1,495 conditions)
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sulfasalazine (the active ingredients of Sulfasalazine) and Sulfasalazine (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.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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).
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