Chlorhexidine gluconate and Pressure ulcer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pressure ulcer is reported as a side effect among people who take Chlorhexidine gluconate (chlorhexidine gluconate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pressure ulcer when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,183 people who have side effects when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Chlorhexidine gluconate?

Chlorhexidine gluconate has active ingredients of chlorhexidine gluconate. eHealthMe is studying from 8,233 Chlorhexidine gluconate users. Check the latest studies of Chlorhexidine gluconate.

What is Pressure ulcer?

Pressure ulcer is found to be associated with 1,010 drugs and 1,229 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pressure ulcer.

On Jul, 24, 2026

8,183 people reported to have side effects when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate.
Among them, 31 people (0.38%) have Pressure ulcer.

Could Chlorhexidine gluconate cause Pressure ulcer?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Chlorhexidine gluconate when they have Pressure ulcer? *

What is the gender of people who have Pressure ulcer when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Pressure ulcer when taking Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Chlorhexidine gluconate? *

Zometa: 16 people, 51.61%
Lorazepam: 15 people, 48.39%
Neurontin: 13 people, 41.94%
Zofran: 12 people, 38.71%
Lovenox: 12 people, 38.71%
Ativan: 11 people, 35.48%
Acetaminophen And Hydrocodone Bitartrate: 11 people, 35.48%
Zovirax: 11 people, 35.48%
Ambien: 11 people, 35.48%
Metoclopramide: 11 people, 35.48%

What are other side effects people have besides Pressure ulcer? *

Anaemia (lack of blood): 21 people, 67.74%
Weakness: 18 people, 58.06%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 17 people, 54.84%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 16 people, 51.61%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 16 people, 51.61%
Pain: 16 people, 51.61%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 48.39%
Acute Kidney Failure: 15 people, 48.39%
Urinary Tract Infection: 14 people, 45.16%
Pain In Extremity: 14 people, 45.16%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 35.48%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 29.03%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 29.03%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 22.58%
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): 7 people, 22.58%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 22.58%
Dry Skin: 7 people, 22.58%
Skin Erosion (a discontinuity of the skin): 7 people, 22.58%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 22.58%
Breast Cancer: 6 people, 19.35%

* 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 chlorhexidine gluconate (the active ingredients of Chlorhexidine gluconate) and Chlorhexidine gluconate (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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