Tamsulosin and Hidradenitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hidradenitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Tamsulosin (tamsulosin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Capecitabine, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hidradenitis when taking Tamsulosin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 70,950 people who have side effects when taking Tamsulosin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin has active ingredients of tamsulosin. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 72,635 Tamsulosin users. Check the latest studies of Tamsulosin.

What is Hidradenitis?

Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland) is found to be associated with 339 drugs and 327 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hidradenitis.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

70,950 people reported to have side effects when taking Tamsulosin.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Hidradenitis.

Could Tamsulosin cause Hidradenitis?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hidradenitis when taking Tamsulosin? *

  • female: 15.38 %
  • male: 84.62 %

What is the age of people who have Hidradenitis when taking Tamsulosin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 15.38 %
  • 40-49: 15.38 %
  • 50-59: 15.38 %
  • 60+: 53.85 %

What are other drugs people take besides Tamsulosin? *

  1. Oxaliplatin: 6 people, 46.15%
  2. Capecitabine: 6 people, 46.15%
  3. Humira: 5 people, 38.46%
  4. Imodium: 5 people, 38.46%
  5. Zoloft: 2 people, 15.38%
  6. Fiorinal: 2 people, 15.38%
  7. Invega: 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Klonopin: 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Metformin: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Lamictal: 2 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Hidradenitis? *

  1. Diarrhea: 6 people, 46.15%
  2. Intestinal Anastomosis Complication: 6 people, 46.15%
  3. Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 6 people, 46.15%
  4. Mucosal Inflammation (infection of mucous membrane): 6 people, 46.15%
  5. Depression Suicidal (suicide depressive disorder): 5 people, 38.46%
  6. Completed Suicide (act of taking one's own life): 5 people, 38.46%
  7. Injection Site Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
  8. Kidney Stones: 3 people, 23.08%
  9. Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Nerve Compression: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Diabetes: 7 people, 53.85%
  2. Micturition Disorder (disease of passing urine): 6 people, 46.15%
  3. Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 6 people, 46.15%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 46.15%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 23.08%
  7. Migraine (headache): 2 people, 15.38%
  8. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 15.38%
  9. Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%
  10. Depression: 2 people, 15.38%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tamsulosin (the active ingredients of Tamsulosin) and Tamsulosin (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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