Trimethoprim and Haemoglobin increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Haemoglobin increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Trimethoprim (trimethoprim), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Folic Acid, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Haemoglobin increased when taking Trimethoprim. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,878 people who have side effects when taking Trimethoprim from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Trimethoprim?

Trimethoprim has active ingredients of trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 8,213 Trimethoprim users. Check the latest studies of Trimethoprim.

What is Haemoglobin increased?

Haemoglobin increased is found to be associated with 478 drugs and 539 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Haemoglobin increased.

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On Aug, 18, 2026

7,878 people reported to have side effects when taking Trimethoprim.
Among them, 11 people (0.14%) have Haemoglobin increased.

Could Trimethoprim cause Haemoglobin increased?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Trimethoprim when they have Haemoglobin increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Haemoglobin increased when taking Trimethoprim? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Haemoglobin increased when taking Trimethoprim? *

What are other drugs people take besides Trimethoprim? *

What are other side effects people have besides Haemoglobin increased? *

Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 6 people, 54.55%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 5 people, 45.45%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 45.45%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 5 people, 45.45%
Inflammation: 4 people, 36.36%
Pain: 4 people, 36.36%
Polyp: 4 people, 36.36%
Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 4 people, 36.36%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 4 people, 36.36%
Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Increased: 4 people, 36.36%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 36.36%
Depression: 4 people, 36.36%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 27.27%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 27.27%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 18.18%
Back Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Aplastic Anemia: 2 people, 18.18%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 9.09%
Inflammation: 1 person, 9.09%
Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 1 person, 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 trimethoprim (the active ingredients of Trimethoprim) and Trimethoprim (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?

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