Calcium citrate and Bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Calcium citrate (calcium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Pantoprazole, and have Deep venous thrombosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bacteraemia when taking Calcium citrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,169 people who have side effects when taking Calcium citrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Calcium citrate?

Calcium citrate has active ingredients of calcium. It is often used in osteopenia. eHealthMe is studying from 12,607 Calcium citrate users. Check the latest studies of Calcium citrate.

What is Bacteraemia?

Bacteraemia (presence of bacteria in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,015 drugs and 1,524 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bacteraemia.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

12,169 people reported to have side effects when taking Calcium citrate.
Among them, 16 people (0.13%) have Bacteraemia.

Could Calcium citrate cause Bacteraemia?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Calcium citrate when they have Bacteraemia? *

What is the gender of people who have Bacteraemia when taking Calcium citrate? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Bacteraemia when taking Calcium citrate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Calcium citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bacteraemia? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 56.25%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 50.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 43.75%
Swallowing Difficulty: 6 people, 37.50%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 25.00%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 25.00%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 4 people, 25.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 4 people, 25.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 25.00%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 4 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic (type of epithelial lung cancer spreads to other parts): 5 people, 31.25%
Pain: 5 people, 31.25%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 5 people, 31.25%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 4 people, 25.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 25.00%
Fever: 4 people, 25.00%
Cough: 4 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 18.75%
Diabetes: 3 people, 18.75%
Depression: 2 people, 12.50%

* 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 citrate) and Calcium citrate (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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