Colestid and Pericardial effusion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pericardial effusion is reported as a side effect among people who take Colestid (colestipol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Velcade, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pericardial effusion when taking Colestid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,172 people who have side effects when taking Colestid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Colestid?

Colestid has active ingredients of colestipol hydrochloride. It is often used in irritable bowel syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 2,233 Colestid users. Check the latest studies of Colestid.

What is Pericardial effusion?

Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart) is found to be associated with 1,405 drugs and 1,460 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pericardial effusion.

On Jul, 04, 2026

2,172 people reported to have side effects when taking Colestid.
Among them, 20 people (0.92%) have Pericardial effusion.

Could Colestid cause Pericardial effusion?

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pericardial effusion when taking Colestid? *

female: 94.44 %
male: 5.56 %

What is the age of people who have Pericardial effusion when taking Colestid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Colestid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pericardial effusion? *

Chest Pain: 20 people, 100.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 90.00%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 18 people, 90.00%
Pneumonia: 18 people, 90.00%
Weight Decreased: 17 people, 85.00%
Weakness: 17 people, 85.00%
Cough: 17 people, 85.00%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 16 people, 80.00%
Bone Marrow Failure: 16 people, 80.00%
Bone Neoplasm (tumour of bone): 16 people, 80.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 15 people, 75.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 10.00%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 1 person, 5.00%
Lung Cancer Metastatic (lung cancer spreads to other parts): 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Pericardial effusion (1,460 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on colestipol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Colestid) and Colestid (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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