Sulfatrim 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 Sulfatrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Pantoprazole, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rotator cuff syndrome when taking Sulfatrim. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,093 people who have side effects when taking Sulfatrim from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sulfatrim?

Sulfatrim has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. eHealthMe is studying from 4,140 Sulfatrim users. Check the latest studies of Sulfatrim.

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 1,089 drugs and 1,120 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rotator cuff syndrome.

On Jul, 09, 2026

4,093 people reported to have side effects when taking Sulfatrim.
Among them, 15 people (0.37%) have Rotator cuff syndrome.

Could Sulfatrim cause Rotator cuff syndrome?

Among these 15 people:

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

female: 18.18 %
male: 81.82 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Sulfatrim? *

Tylenol: 13 people, 86.67%
Benadryl: 13 people, 86.67%
Lotemax: 13 people, 86.67%
Morphine: 13 people, 86.67%
Pantoprazole: 13 people, 86.67%
Oxazepam: 11 people, 73.33%
Digoxin: 11 people, 73.33%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 11 people, 73.33%
Fentanyl: 11 people, 73.33%
Folic Acid: 11 people, 73.33%

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

Weight Decreased: 15 people, 100.00%
Diarrhea: 15 people, 100.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 15 people, 100.00%
Pain: 15 people, 100.00%
Cough: 13 people, 86.67%
Heart Rate Decreased: 13 people, 86.67%
Gallbladder Disorder: 13 people, 86.67%
Foot Deformity (functional disability of foot): 13 people, 86.67%
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 13 people, 86.67%
Finger Deformity (a deformed position of the finger): 13 people, 86.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 13 people, 86.67%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 10 people, 66.67%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 66.67%
Blood Iron Decreased: 9 people, 60.00%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 9 people, 60.00%
Behcet's Syndrome (involves inflammation of the blood vessels): 2 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Rotator cuff syndrome and when was it recovered:

Rotator cuff syndrome in Sulfatrim

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

Rotator cuff syndrome and drugs with ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim (206 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+

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Rotator cuff syndrome:

Rotator cuff syndrome (1,089 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Rotator cuff syndrome:

Rotator cuff syndrome (1,120 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

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