Betamethasone valerate and Diverticulitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diverticulitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Betamethasone valerate (betamethasone valerate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Synthroid, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diverticulitis when taking Betamethasone valerate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,426 people who have side effects when taking Betamethasone valerate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Betamethasone valerate?

Betamethasone valerate has active ingredients of betamethasone valerate. eHealthMe is studying from 5,457 Betamethasone valerate users. Check the latest studies of Betamethasone valerate.

What is Diverticulitis?

Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall) is found to be associated with 1,364 drugs and 1,360 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diverticulitis.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

5,426 people reported to have side effects when taking Betamethasone valerate.
Among them, 36 people (0.66%) have Diverticulitis.

Could Betamethasone valerate cause Diverticulitis?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Betamethasone valerate when they have Diverticulitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Diverticulitis when taking Betamethasone valerate? *

female: 82.76 %
male: 17.24 %

What is the age of people who have Diverticulitis when taking Betamethasone valerate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Betamethasone valerate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diverticulitis? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 32 people, 88.89%
Rashes (redness): 32 people, 88.89%
Drug Ineffective: 30 people, 83.33%
High Blood Pressure: 29 people, 80.56%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 29 people, 80.56%
Body Temperature Decreased: 29 people, 80.56%
Constipation: 29 people, 80.56%
Diarrhea: 29 people, 80.56%
Hepatic Enzyme Abnormal: 29 people, 80.56%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 29 people, 80.56%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 29 people, 80.56%
Intervertebral Disc Compression (spinal disc compression): 12 people, 33.33%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 4 people, 11.11%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 11.11%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 8.33%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 8.33%
Constipation: 1 person, 2.78%
Diabetes: 1 person, 2.78%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 2.78%
Erection Problems: 1 person, 2.78%

* 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 betamethasone valerate (the active ingredients of Betamethasone valerate) and Betamethasone valerate (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?

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