Xeljanz and Hiccups - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiccups is reported as a side effect among people who take Xeljanz (tofacitinib citrate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Hydrocodone, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiccups when taking Xeljanz. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 238,928 people who have side effects when taking Xeljanz from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xeljanz?

Xeljanz has active ingredients of tofacitinib citrate. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 239,081 Xeljanz users. Check the latest studies of Xeljanz.

What is Hiccups?

Hiccups (an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a sound like a cough) is found to be associated with 697 drugs and 1,183 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiccups.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

238,928 people reported to have side effects when taking Xeljanz.
Among them, 41 people (0.02%) have Hiccups.

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Xeljanz when they have Hiccups? *

What is the gender of people who have Hiccups when taking Xeljanz? *

female: 73.17 %
male: 26.83 %

What is the age of people who have Hiccups when taking Xeljanz? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xeljanz? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hiccups? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 19.51%
Indigestion: 7 people, 17.07%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 6 people, 14.63%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 14.63%
Localised Infection (infection at the single location): 6 people, 14.63%
Back Pain: 6 people, 14.63%
Disease Recurrence: 6 people, 14.63%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 12.20%
Hearing Loss: 5 people, 12.20%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 5 people, 12.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 21.95%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 14.63%
Sleep Disorder: 6 people, 14.63%
Inflammation: 6 people, 14.63%
Hypersensitivity: 6 people, 14.63%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 14.63%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 14.63%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 14.63%
Depression: 6 people, 14.63%
Bronchial Hyperreactivity: 6 people, 14.63%

* 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 tofacitinib citrate (the active ingredients of Xeljanz) and Xeljanz (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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