Biotin and Cystocele - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cystocele is found among people who take Biotin, especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Biotin and have Cystocele. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27,544 people who have side effects when taking Biotin from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Feb, 07, 2023

27,544 people reported to have side effects when taking Biotin.
Among them, 7 people (0.03%) have Cystocele.

What is Biotin?

Biotin has active ingredients of biotin. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 29,033 Biotin users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Cystocele?

Cystocele (condition that occurs when the tough fibrous wall between a woman's bladder and her vagina is torn by childbirth) is found to be associated with 706 drugs and 327 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Biotin and Cystocele reports submitted per year:

Time on Biotin when people have Cystocele *:

Age of people who have Cystocele when taking Biotin *:

Common drugs people take besides Biotin *:

Hibiclens: 2 people, 28.57%
Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim: 2 people, 28.57%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 2 people, 28.57%
Imitrex: 2 people, 28.57%
Jakafi: 2 people, 28.57%
Lactobacillus: 2 people, 28.57%
Flaxseed: 2 people, 28.57%
Estring: 2 people, 28.57%
Glucosamine: 2 people, 28.57%
Gleevec: 2 people, 28.57%

Common side effects people have besides Cystocele *:

Rectocele (a bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina): 3 people, 42.86%
Constipation: 3 people, 42.86%
Atrophic Vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva): 3 people, 42.86%
Uterine Prolapse: 3 people, 42.86%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 28.57%
Fungal Infection: 2 people, 28.57%
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar bone): 2 people, 28.57%
Menopausal Symptoms: 2 people, 28.57%
Stress Urinary Incontinence (leak urine with things like coughing, sneezing or exercise): 2 people, 28.57%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 2 people, 28.57%

Common conditions people have *:

Pain: 3 people, 42.86%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 28.57%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 28.57%
Back Pain: 2 people, 28.57%
Constipation: 2 people, 28.57%
Cough: 2 people, 28.57%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 28.57%
Interstitial Lung Disease: 2 people, 28.57%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 28.57%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 2 people, 28.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Biotin and have Cystocele?

Check whether Cystocele is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Biotin:

Biotin (29,033 reports)

Common Biotin side effects:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3,142 reports
Hair loss: 2,220 reports
Headache (pain in head): 2,005 reports
Diarrhea: 1,938 reports
Drug ineffective: 1,824 reports
Pain: 1,673 reports
Dizziness: 1,639 reports
Rashes (redness): 1,553 reports
Weakness: 1,483 reports

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Cystocele treatments and more:

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Common drugs associated with Cystocele:

All the drugs that are associated with Cystocele:

Cystocele (706 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Cystocele:

Osteoporosis: 440 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Cystocele:

Cystocele (327 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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