Cimetidine and Cholangitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cholangitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cimetidine (cimetidine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Prednisolone, and have Diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cholangitis when taking Cimetidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,379 people who have side effects when taking Cimetidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cimetidine?

Cimetidine has active ingredients of cimetidine. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 10,531 Cimetidine users. Check the latest studies of Cimetidine.

What is Cholangitis?

Cholangitis (infection of the bile duct) is found to be associated with 662 drugs and 748 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cholangitis.

On Jul, 08, 2026

10,379 people reported to have side effects when taking Cimetidine.
Among them, 14 people (0.13%) have Cholangitis.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Cimetidine when they have Cholangitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Cholangitis when taking Cimetidine? *

female: 61.54 %
male: 38.46 %

What is the age of people who have Cholangitis when taking Cimetidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cimetidine? *

Prednisolone: 4 people, 28.57%
Enbrel: 3 people, 21.43%
Methotrexate: 3 people, 21.43%
Folic Acid: 3 people, 21.43%
Rabeprazole Sodium: 2 people, 14.29%
Diflucan: 2 people, 14.29%
Maprotiline Hydrochloride: 2 people, 14.29%
Famotidine: 2 people, 14.29%
Nitroglycerin: 2 people, 14.29%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 2 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Cholangitis? *

Chills (felling of cold): 4 people, 28.57%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 21.43%
Fever: 3 people, 21.43%
Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate Increased: 3 people, 21.43%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 3 people, 21.43%
Hepatic Neoplasm Malignant (liver cancer): 2 people, 14.29%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Nos Increased: 2 people, 14.29%
Cholangitis Acute (rapid infection of bile duct): 2 people, 14.29%
Fungaemia (fungi circulate in the blood): 2 people, 14.29%
Gram Stain Positive: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 7.14%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 7.14%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 1 person, 7.14%
Pancreatic Insufficiency: 1 person, 7.14%
Pancreatic Carcinoma (pancreatic cancer): 1 person, 7.14%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 7.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.14%
Diabetes: 1 person, 7.14%

* 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 cimetidine (the active ingredients of Cimetidine) and Cimetidine (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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