Vimovo and Formication - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Formication is reported as a side effect among people who take Vimovo (esomeprazole magnesium; naproxen), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Meticorten, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Formication when taking Vimovo. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,495 people who have side effects when taking Vimovo from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vimovo?

Vimovo has active ingredients of esomeprazole magnesium; naproxen. It is often used in osteoarthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 9,608 Vimovo users. Check the latest studies of Vimovo.

What is Formication?

Formication (a sensation that exactly resembles that of small insects crawling on (or under) the skin) is found to be associated with 564 drugs and 913 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Formication.

On Oct, 23, 2025

9,495 people reported to have side effects when taking Vimovo.
Among them, 8 people (0.08%) have Formication.

Among these 8 people:

What is the gender of people who have Formication when taking Vimovo? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Formication when taking Vimovo? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vimovo? *

Meticorten: 6 people, 75.00%
Pantoprazole: 3 people, 37.50%
Prolia: 3 people, 37.50%
Pyridium: 1 person, 12.50%
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride: 1 person, 12.50%
Aspirin: 1 person, 12.50%
Atacand: 1 person, 12.50%
Calcium: 1 person, 12.50%
Celebrex: 1 person, 12.50%
Celexa: 1 person, 12.50%

What are other side effects people have besides Formication? *

Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 7 people, 87.50%
Body Height Decreased: 7 people, 87.50%
Urination - Painful: 6 people, 75.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 6 people, 75.00%
Cough: 6 people, 75.00%
Itching: 6 people, 75.00%
Catarrh (inflammation of mucous membranes, especially of the nose and throat): 6 people, 75.00%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 62.50%
Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 5 people, 62.50%
Discomfort: 5 people, 62.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 87.50%
Inflammation: 6 people, 75.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 37.50%
Labyrinthitis (inflammation of the labyrinth or inner ear): 3 people, 37.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 12.50%
Nervousness: 1 person, 12.50%
Muscle Tightness: 1 person, 12.50%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 12.50%
Diabetes: 1 person, 12.50%
Depression: 1 person, 12.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Vimovo:

Vimovo (9,608 reports)

Formication treatments and more:

Formication (8,246 reports)

How severe was Formication and when was it recovered:

Formication in Vimovo

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of esomeprazole magnesium; naproxen:

Formication and drugs with ingredients of esomeprazole magnesium; naproxen

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+

Browse all side effects of Vimovo:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Formication:

Formication (564 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Formication:

Formication (913 conditions)

Drugs similar to Vimovo and Formication :

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on esomeprazole magnesium; naproxen (the active ingredients of Vimovo) and Vimovo (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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