Amnesteem and Clostridium difficile colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Clostridium difficile colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Amnesteem (isotretinoin), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Accutane, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Amnesteem. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,301 people who have side effects when taking Amnesteem from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Amnesteem?

Amnesteem has active ingredients of isotretinoin. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 7,344 Amnesteem users. Check the latest studies of Amnesteem.

What is Clostridium difficile colitis?

Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,048 drugs and 1,781 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.

On Apr, 22, 2026

7,301 people reported to have side effects when taking Amnesteem.
Among them, 21 people (0.29%) have Clostridium difficile colitis.

Could Amnesteem cause Clostridium difficile colitis?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Amnesteem when they have Clostridium difficile colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Amnesteem? *

female: 47.62 %
male: 52.38 %

What is the age of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Amnesteem? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amnesteem? *

What are other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 21 people, 100.00%
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: 21 people, 100.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 14 people, 66.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 66.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 12 people, 57.14%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 10 people, 47.62%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 10 people, 47.62%
Ecchymosis (a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath): 10 people, 47.62%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 10 people, 47.62%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 10 people, 47.62%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 42.86%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on isotretinoin (the active ingredients of Amnesteem) and Amnesteem (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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