Bextra and Diverticulum intestinal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diverticulum intestinal is reported as a side effect among people who take Bextra (valdecoxib), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Percocet, and have Bone density abnormal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diverticulum intestinal when taking Bextra. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,982 people who have side effects when taking Bextra from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bextra?

Bextra has active ingredients of valdecoxib. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 20,994 Bextra users. Check the latest studies of Bextra.

What is Diverticulum intestinal?

Diverticulum intestinal (a pouch that is attached to the first part of the small intestine) is found to be associated with 823 drugs and 620 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diverticulum intestinal.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

20,982 people reported to have side effects when taking Bextra.
Among them, 32 people (0.15%) have Diverticulum intestinal.

Could Bextra cause Diverticulum intestinal?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Bextra when they have Diverticulum intestinal? *

What is the gender of people who have Diverticulum intestinal when taking Bextra? *

female: 84.38 %
male: 15.62 %

What is the age of people who have Diverticulum intestinal when taking Bextra? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bextra? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diverticulum intestinal? *

Stress And Anxiety: 25 people, 78.12%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 23 people, 71.88%
Injury: 23 people, 71.88%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 23 people, 71.88%
Wound Infection Staphylococcal: 22 people, 68.75%
Tooth Disorder (tooth disease): 22 people, 68.75%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 21 people, 65.62%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 21 people, 65.62%
Rashes (redness): 19 people, 59.38%
Headache (pain in head): 18 people, 56.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bone Density Abnormal: 11 people, 34.38%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 28.12%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 28.12%
Breast Cancer: 9 people, 28.12%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 15.62%
Depression: 3 people, 9.38%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 9.38%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 9.38%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 6.25%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 1 person, 3.12%

* 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 valdecoxib (the active ingredients of Bextra) and Bextra (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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