Cilostazol and Ascites - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ascites is reported as a side effect among people who take Cilostazol (cilostazol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Amlodipine, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ascites when taking Cilostazol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,796 people who have side effects when taking Cilostazol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cilostazol?

Cilostazol has active ingredients of cilostazol. It is often used in arteriosclerosis of the extremities. eHealthMe is studying from 7,877 Cilostazol users. Check the latest studies of Cilostazol.

What is Ascites?

Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) is found to be associated with 1,532 drugs and 2,031 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ascites.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 26, 2026

7,796 people reported to have side effects when taking Cilostazol.
Among them, 14 people (0.18%) have Ascites.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Cilostazol when they have Ascites? *

What is the gender of people who have Ascites when taking Cilostazol? *

female: 35.71 %
male: 64.29 %

What is the age of people who have Ascites when taking Cilostazol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cilostazol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ascites? *

Diarrhea: 7 people, 50.00%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 7 people, 50.00%
Blood Albumin Decreased: 4 people, 28.57%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 28.57%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 4 people, 28.57%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 28.57%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 3 people, 21.43%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 21.43%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 21.43%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetes: 5 people, 35.71%
Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 3 people, 21.43%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 14.29%
Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Metastases To Prostate (cancer spreads to prostate): 2 people, 14.29%
Hypophagia (reduced food intake): 2 people, 14.29%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 14.29%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 7.14%
Constipation: 1 person, 7.14%
Disbacteriosis (a condition with microbial imbalances on or inside the body): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Ascites:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .
Rajsekhar P, Reddy MM, Vaddera S, Rajini G, Tikeli V, "A Rare Case of Vitamin B12 Deficiency with Ascites", Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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