Tylenol and Perineal abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Perineal abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Tylenol (acetaminophen), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Farxiga, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Perineal abscess when taking Tylenol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 217,809 people who have side effects when taking Tylenol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tylenol?

Tylenol has active ingredients of acetaminophen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 222,310 Tylenol users. Check the latest studies of Tylenol.

What is Perineal abscess?

Perineal abscess is found to be associated with 128 drugs and 161 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Perineal abscess.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 25, 2026

217,809 people reported to have side effects when taking Tylenol.
Among them, 26 people (0.01%) have Perineal abscess.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Tylenol when they have Perineal abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Perineal abscess when taking Tylenol? *

female: 23.08 %
male: 76.92 %

What is the age of people who have Perineal abscess when taking Tylenol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tylenol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Perineal abscess? *

Scrotal Abscess (pus in scrotum): 10 people, 38.46%
High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 38.46%
Groin Abscess (pus in groin): 9 people, 34.62%
Perirectal Abscess: 8 people, 30.77%
Necrotising Fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection): 8 people, 30.77%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 8 people, 30.77%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 8 people, 30.77%
Abscess Limb (limb infection): 7 people, 26.92%
Acute Kidney Failure: 6 people, 23.08%
Genital Abscess (build up of pus in genital): 6 people, 23.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 15 people, 57.69%
Weight Decreased: 13 people, 50.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 12 people, 46.15%
Diabetes: 5 people, 19.23%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 15.38%
Fever: 3 people, 11.54%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 11.54%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 11.54%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 7.69%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 2 people, 7.69%

* 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 acetaminophen (the active ingredients of Tylenol) and Tylenol (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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