Adrucil and Diarrhea - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diarrhea is reported as a side effect among people who take Adrucil (fluorouracil), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Triamcinolone, and have Colon cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diarrhea when taking Adrucil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 791 people who have side effects when taking Adrucil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Adrucil?

Adrucil has active ingredients of fluorouracil. eHealthMe is studying from 792 Adrucil users. Check the latest studies of Adrucil.

What is Diarrhea?

Diarrhea is found to be associated with 3,732 drugs and 5,750 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diarrhea.

On May, 06, 2026

791 people reported to have side effects when taking Adrucil.
Among them, 31 people (3.92%) have Diarrhea.

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Adrucil when they have Diarrhea? *

What is the gender of people who have Diarrhea when taking Adrucil? *

female: 62.07 %
male: 37.93 %

What is the age of people who have Diarrhea when taking Adrucil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Adrucil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diarrhea? *

Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 11 people, 35.48%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 10 people, 32.26%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 29.03%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 19.35%
Weakness: 5 people, 16.13%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 16.13%
Abdominal Pain: 5 people, 16.13%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 12.90%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 4 people, 12.90%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 3 people, 9.68%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Colon Cancer: 7 people, 22.58%
Adenocarcinoma (malignant tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue): 2 people, 6.45%
Basal Cell Carcinoma (a skin cancer, it rarely metastasizes or kills): 2 people, 6.45%
Cervix Carcinoma Stage I (cancer is found in the cervix only): 2 people, 6.45%
Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 2 people, 6.45%
Gastroesophageal Cancer: 1 person, 3.23%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 3.23%
Cervix Carcinoma (cancer of cervix): 1 person, 3.23%
Colon Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon spreads to other part of body): 1 person, 3.23%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 1 person, 3.23%

* 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 fluorouracil (the active ingredients of Adrucil) and Adrucil (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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