Bethanechol chloride and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Bethanechol chloride (bethanechol chloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Baclofen, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Bethanechol chloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 658 people who have side effects when taking Bethanechol chloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bethanechol chloride?

Bethanechol chloride has active ingredients of bethanechol chloride. It is often used in urinary retention. eHealthMe is studying from 697 Bethanechol chloride users. Check the latest studies of Bethanechol chloride.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,614 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Jul, 26, 2026

658 people reported to have side effects when taking Bethanechol chloride.
Among them, 20 people (3.04%) have Constipation.

Could Bethanechol chloride cause Constipation?

Among these 20 people:

How long have people been on Bethanechol chloride when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Bethanechol chloride? *

female: 57.89 %
male: 42.11 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Bethanechol chloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bethanechol chloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Diarrhea: 7 people, 35.00%
Pain: 6 people, 30.00%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 25.00%
Weakness: 5 people, 25.00%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 25.00%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 25.00%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 25.00%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 25.00%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 20.00%
Feeling Abnormal: 4 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 6 people, 30.00%
Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 20.00%
Urination - Painful: 1 person, 5.00%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 5.00%
B-Cell Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (blood cancer affecting b cells): 1 person, 5.00%
Back Pain: 1 person, 5.00%
Breast Cancer Female: 1 person, 5.00%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 5.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 5.00%
Fasciitis (infection of muscle surrounding tissue): 1 person, 5.00%

* 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 bethanechol chloride (the active ingredients of Bethanechol chloride) and Bethanechol chloride (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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