Cilostazol and Intestinal obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intestinal obstruction is reported as a side effect among people who take Cilostazol (cilostazol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Pantoprazole, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intestinal obstruction 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 Intestinal obstruction?

Intestinal obstruction is found to be associated with 1,886 drugs and 2,619 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intestinal obstruction.

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On Jul, 28, 2026

7,796 people reported to have side effects when taking Cilostazol.
Among them, 29 people (0.37%) have Intestinal obstruction.

Could Cilostazol cause Intestinal obstruction?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Cilostazol when they have Intestinal obstruction? *

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

female: 59.26 %
male: 40.74 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Cilostazol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intestinal obstruction? *

Pneumonia: 4 people, 13.79%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 13.79%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 3 people, 10.34%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 10.34%
Cholangitis (infection of the bile duct): 3 people, 10.34%
Gastrointestinal Infection (infection of stomach and intestine): 3 people, 10.34%
Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 3 people, 10.34%
Shunt Stenosis (narrowing of shunt): 3 people, 10.34%
Fall: 3 people, 10.34%
Intestinal Ischaemia (decreased supply of oxygenated blood to the intestines): 3 people, 10.34%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 24.14%
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease (reproducible ischemic muscle pain): 5 people, 17.24%
Constipation: 4 people, 13.79%
Diabetes: 4 people, 13.79%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 10.34%
Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 3 people, 10.34%
Breast Cancer: 3 people, 10.34%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 10.34%
Hyperphosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of phosphate in the blood): 3 people, 10.34%
Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 3 people, 10.34%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Intestinal obstruction (2,619 conditions)

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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