Sulindac and Bursitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bursitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Sulindac (sulindac), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bursitis when taking Sulindac. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,687 people who have side effects when taking Sulindac from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sulindac?

Sulindac has active ingredients of sulindac. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 3,824 Sulindac users. Check the latest studies of Sulindac.

What is Bursitis?

Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder) is found to be associated with 1,173 drugs and 1,050 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bursitis.

On Jul, 12, 2026

3,687 people reported to have side effects when taking Sulindac.
Among them, 33 people (0.9%) have Bursitis.

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Sulindac when they have Bursitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Bursitis when taking Sulindac? *

female: 84.85 %
male: 15.15 %

What is the age of people who have Bursitis when taking Sulindac? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sulindac? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bursitis? *

Rotator Cuff Syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder): 23 people, 69.70%
Fall: 23 people, 69.70%
Dry Mouth: 22 people, 66.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 21 people, 63.64%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 21 people, 63.64%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 20 people, 60.61%
Resorption Bone Increased: 20 people, 60.61%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 20 people, 60.61%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 20 people, 60.61%
Joint Dislocation (a joint position is changed from normal position): 20 people, 60.61%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 20 people, 60.61%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 6 people, 18.18%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 15.15%
Depression: 4 people, 12.12%
Asthma: 3 people, 9.09%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 9.09%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 9.09%
Dizziness: 3 people, 9.09%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 9.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 9.09%

* 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 sulindac (the active ingredients of Sulindac) and Sulindac (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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