Turmeric and C-reactive protein increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

C-reactive protein increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Turmeric (turmeric), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Enbrel, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have C-reactive protein increased when taking Turmeric. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,564 people who have side effects when taking Turmeric from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 16,563 Turmeric users. Check the latest studies of Turmeric.

What is C-reactive protein increased?

C-reactive protein increased is found to be associated with 1,566 drugs and 2,281 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of C-reactive protein increased.

On Jul, 16, 2026

15,564 people reported to have side effects when taking Turmeric.
Among them, 53 people (0.34%) have C-reactive protein increased.

Could Turmeric cause C-reactive protein increased?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Turmeric when they have C-reactive protein increased? *

What is the gender of people who have C-reactive protein increased when taking Turmeric? *

female: 97.62 %
male: 2.38 %

What is the age of people who have C-reactive protein increased when taking Turmeric? *

What are other drugs people take besides Turmeric? *

What are other side effects people have besides C-reactive protein increased? *

Joint Pain: 34 people, 64.15%
Blood Creatinine Increased: 21 people, 39.62%
Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased: 20 people, 37.74%
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration Abnormal (abnormal concentration of haemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cells): 20 people, 37.74%
Limb Injury: 19 people, 35.85%
Nodule (a growth of abnormal tissue): 19 people, 35.85%
Joint Injury: 18 people, 33.96%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 18 people, 33.96%
Joint Effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering): 18 people, 33.96%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 12 people, 22.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 28 people, 52.83%
Sleep Disorder: 12 people, 22.64%
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (a stage of ms which comes after relapsing remitting ms in many cases): 6 people, 11.32%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 6 people, 11.32%
Gait Disturbance: 6 people, 11.32%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 9.43%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 5.66%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 5.66%
Trigeminal Neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation): 3 people, 5.66%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 3 people, 5.66%

* 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 turmeric (the active ingredients of Turmeric) and Turmeric (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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