Calcium carbonate and Fistula - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fistula is reported as a side effect among people who take Calcium carbonate (calcium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Folic Acid, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fistula when taking Calcium carbonate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,732 people who have side effects when taking Calcium carbonate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Calcium carbonate?

Calcium carbonate has active ingredients of calcium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 16,045 Calcium carbonate users. Check the latest studies of Calcium carbonate.

What is Fistula?

Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two) is found to be associated with 844 drugs and 906 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fistula.

On Jul, 09, 2026

15,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Calcium carbonate.
Among them, 44 people (0.28%) have Fistula.

Among these 44 people:

What is the gender of people who have Fistula when taking Calcium carbonate? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Fistula when taking Calcium carbonate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Calcium carbonate? *

Folic Acid: 23 people, 52.27%
Metronidazole: 20 people, 45.45%
Sulfasalazine: 18 people, 40.91%
Azathioprine: 18 people, 40.91%
Prednisolone: 18 people, 40.91%
Adcal: 15 people, 34.09%
Vitamin D3: 13 people, 29.55%
Oxycodone Hydrochloride: 7 people, 15.91%
Ibuprofen: 7 people, 15.91%
Prednisone: 7 people, 15.91%

What are other side effects people have besides Fistula? *

Joint Pain: 24 people, 54.55%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 18 people, 40.91%
Infusion Related Reaction: 18 people, 40.91%
Abscess (pus): 15 people, 34.09%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 13 people, 29.55%
Tenderness (pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched): 12 people, 27.27%
Anal Fistula: 11 people, 25.00%
Fistula Discharge (discharge from abnormal passage of structure/organ): 11 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 22.73%
Abdominal Pain: 10 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 22 people, 50.00%
Renal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of kidney spreads to other part): 5 people, 11.36%
Bone Disorder: 5 people, 11.36%
Constipation: 5 people, 11.36%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 5 people, 11.36%
Pain: 2 people, 4.55%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 4.55%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 2.27%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 1 person, 2.27%
Arthritis Enteropathic (form of chronic, inflammatory arthritis associated with the occurrence of an inflammatory bowel disease): 1 person, 2.27%

* 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 calcium (the active ingredients of Calcium carbonate) and Calcium carbonate (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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