Exidine and Halflytely drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Exidine (chlorhexidine gluconate) and Halflytely (polyethylene glycol 3350; sodium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; potassium chloride; bisacodyl). Common drug interactions include anhedonia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Exidine and Halflytely. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Exidine?

Exidine has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 17,299 Exidine users. Check the latest studies of Exidine.

What is Halflytely?

Halflytely has active ingredients of polyethylene glycol 3350; sodium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; potassium chloride; bisacodyl. eHealthMe is studying from 251 Halflytely users. Check the latest studies of Halflytely.



On Jul, 21, 2026

7 people who take Exidine and Halflytely together, and have interactions are studied.

Exidine and Halflytely drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Exidine and Halflytely, by gender? *:

female:

n/a

male:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Deformity (disfigurement)
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)
  6. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  7. Erosive oesophagitis (acid reflux disease can cause tissue damage in the oesophagus over time)
  8. Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two)
  9. Gait disturbance
  10. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)

What are the common drug interactions of Exidine and Halflytely, 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:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Blood creatinine increased
  4. Bone density decreased
  5. Emotional distress
  6. Pain
  7. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body)
  4. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
  5. Emotional distress
  6. Erosive oesophagitis (acid reflux disease can cause tissue damage in the oesophagus over time)
  7. Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two)
  8. Gait disturbance
  9. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  10. Gingival swelling (gums swelling)

* 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 chlorhexidine gluconate and polyethylene glycol 3350; sodium chloride; sodium bicarbonate; potassium chloride; bisacodyl (the active ingredients of Exidine and Halflytely, respectively), and Exidine and Halflytely (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?

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.

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