Bifidum and Effexor drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Bifidum (bifidobacteria) and Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include ankylosing spondylitis among females and confusional state among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Bifidum and Effexor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Bifidum?
Bifidum has active ingredients of bifidobacteria. eHealthMe is studying from 1,141 Bifidum users. Check the latest studies of Bifidum.
What is Effexor?
Effexor has active ingredients of venlafaxine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 99,493 Effexor users. Check the latest studies of Effexor.
12 people who take Bifidum and Effexor together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Bifidum and Effexor, by gender? *:
female:
- Ankylosing spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine)
- Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat)
- Drug specific antibody present
- Infection
- Pharyngitis streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus)
- Respiratory syncytial virus infection (viral disease of respiratory system)
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Small intestinal obstruction (blockage in small intestine)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Headache (pain in head)
male:
- Confusional state
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Pneumonia
- Anorgasmia (type of sexual dysfunction in which a person cannot achieve orgasm, even with adequate stimulation)
- Back pain
- Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
- Ejaculation delayed
- Ejaculation failure
- Erectile dysfunction
- Testicular oedema (swelling of testes)
What are the common drug interactions of Bifidum and Effexor, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Ankylosing spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine)
- Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat)
- Drug specific antibody present
- Infection
- Pharyngitis streptococcal (inflammation of the pharynx caused by infection from. streptococcus)
- Respiratory syncytial virus infection (viral disease of respiratory system)
50-59:
- Ejaculation delayed
- Ejaculation failure
- Erectile dysfunction
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Testicular oedema (swelling of testes)
- White blood cell count decreased
- Anorgasmia (type of sexual dysfunction in which a person cannot achieve orgasm, even with adequate stimulation)
- Back pain
- Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
60+:
- Confusional state
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Pneumonia
- Small intestinal obstruction (blockage in small intestine)
- Hypokinesia (decreased bodily movement)
- Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin)
- Upper limb fracture
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
- Urosepsis (secondary infection that occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads to the bloodstream): 2 people, 16.67%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 16.67%
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 16.67%
- Blood Iron Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
- Colitis (inflammation of colon): 2 people, 16.67%
- Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 16.67%
- Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 2 people, 16.67%
- Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 2 people, 16.67%
- High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 16.67%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-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+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on bifidobacteria and venlafaxine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Bifidum and Effexor, respectively), and Bifidum and Effexor (the brand names). 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?
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