Velcade and Cheilitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cheilitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Velcade (bortezomib), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Bactrim, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cheilitis when taking Velcade. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 66,250 people who have side effects when taking Velcade from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Velcade?

Velcade has active ingredients of bortezomib. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 66,422 Velcade users. Check the latest studies of Velcade.

What is Cheilitis?

Cheilitis (infection of lips) is found to be associated with 546 drugs and 910 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cheilitis.

On Aug, 11, 2026

66,250 people reported to have side effects when taking Velcade.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Cheilitis.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Velcade when they have Cheilitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Cheilitis when taking Velcade? *

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

What is the age of people who have Cheilitis when taking Velcade? *

What are other drugs people take besides Velcade? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cheilitis? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 10 people, 76.92%
Rash Maculo-Papular (red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps): 9 people, 69.23%
Canker Sores (painful, open sore in the mouth): 9 people, 69.23%
Conjunctival Irritation: 9 people, 69.23%
Genital Erythema (redness of genitals): 9 people, 69.23%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 15.38%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 7.69%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 7.69%
Abdominal Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 9 people, 69.23%

* 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 bortezomib (the active ingredients of Velcade) and Velcade (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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