Rexulti and Colace drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Rexulti (brexpiprazole) and Colace (docusate ). Common drug interactions include muscle spasms among females and appetite disorder among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Rexulti and Colace. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rexulti?

Rexulti has active ingredients of brexpiprazole. It is often used in major depression. eHealthMe is studying from 13,394 Rexulti users. Check the latest studies of Rexulti.

What is Colace?

Colace has active ingredients of docusate . It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 41,841 Colace users. Check the latest studies of Colace.



On Jul, 11, 2026

42 people who take Rexulti and Colace together, and have interactions are studied.

Rexulti and Colace drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Rexulti and Colace, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  2. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  3. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  5. Pneumonia
  6. Productive cough
  7. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  8. Saliva discolouration (change in colour of saliva)
  9. Skin cancer
  10. Spinal cord injury

male:

  1. Appetite disorder (abnormal eating habits)
  2. Blood glucose increased
  3. Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle)
  4. Increased appetite
  5. Micturition urgency (urgency to pass the urine)
  6. Prostate infection
  7. Restless legs syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs)
  8. Weight increased
  9. Dizziness
  10. Peripheral swelling

What are the common drug interactions of Rexulti and Colace, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Abnormal sleep-related event
  3. Balance disorder
  4. Borderline personality disorder
  5. Dizziness
  6. Feeling drunk
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Hospitalisation
  9. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  10. Memory impairment

40-49:

  1. Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  2. Hospitalisation
  3. Memory impairment
  4. Spinal fusion surgery
  5. Diplopia (double vision)
  6. Hysterectomy
  7. Pain
  8. Poor quality sleep
  9. Retinal vascular disorder (a range of eye diseases that affect the blood vessels in the eye)
  10. Asthma

50-59:

  1. Appetite disorder (abnormal eating habits)
  2. Blood glucose increased
  3. Calculus bladder (bladder stone)
  4. Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  7. Dysuria (painful or difficult urination)
  8. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  9. Feeling hot
  10. Headache (pain in head)

60+:

  1. Dizziness
  2. Peripheral swelling
  3. Blood pressure increased
  4. Chronic kidney disease
  5. Crohn's disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract)
  6. Decreased activity
  7. Emotional distress
  8. Frequent bowel movements
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  10. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 22 people, 52.38%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 14 people, 33.33%
  3. Drowsiness: 7 people, 16.67%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on brexpiprazole and docusate (the active ingredients of Rexulti and Colace, respectively), and Rexulti and Colace (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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