Xeljanz and Lyme disease - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lyme disease is reported as a side effect among people who take Xeljanz (tofacitinib citrate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Plaquenil, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lyme disease 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 Lyme disease?

Lyme disease (a bacterial infection that is spread to humans by infected ticks) is found to be associated with 431 drugs and 620 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lyme disease.

On Jul, 26, 2026

238,928 people reported to have side effects when taking Xeljanz.
Among them, 95 people (0.04%) have Lyme disease.

Among these 95 people:

How long have people been on Xeljanz when they have Lyme disease? *

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

female: 78.72 %
male: 21.28 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Xeljanz? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lyme disease? *

Pain: 15 people, 15.79%
Drug Ineffective: 15 people, 15.79%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 13.68%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 9.47%
Fever: 9 people, 9.47%
Memory Loss: 9 people, 9.47%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 9.47%
Pain In Extremity: 7 people, 7.37%
Oral Pain: 6 people, 6.32%
Infection: 6 people, 6.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 4 people, 4.21%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 3 people, 3.16%
Asthma: 3 people, 3.16%
Pain: 2 people, 2.11%
Depression: 2 people, 2.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 1.05%
Proctitis Ulcerative (inflammation of the rectum and anus ulcerative): 1 person, 1.05%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 1.05%
Immune System Disorder: 1 person, 1.05%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 1.05%

* 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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