Cranberry and Laxative colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Laxative colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cranberry (cranberry), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Calcium, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Laxative colitis when taking Cranberry. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,039 people who have side effects when taking Cranberry from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cranberry?

Cranberry has active ingredients of cranberry. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 5,399 Cranberry users. Check the latest studies of Cranberry.

What is Laxative colitis?

Laxative colitis (infection of colon due to laxative use) is found to be associated with 2,100 drugs and 2,160 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Laxative colitis.

On Jul, 21, 2026

5,039 people reported to have side effects when taking Cranberry.
Among them, 14 people (0.28%) have Laxative colitis.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Cranberry when they have Laxative colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Laxative colitis when taking Cranberry? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Laxative colitis when taking Cranberry? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cranberry? *

What are other side effects people have besides Laxative colitis? *

Diarrhea: 6 people, 42.86%
Pain: 6 people, 42.86%
Fall: 5 people, 35.71%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 28.57%
Weakness: 4 people, 28.57%
Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine): 3 people, 21.43%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 21.43%
Pharyngeal Disorder: 3 people, 21.43%
Peripheral Swelling: 3 people, 21.43%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 42.86%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 4 people, 28.57%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 2 people, 14.29%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 14.29%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 14.29%
Vasculitis (inflammation of a blood vessel or blood vessels): 1 person, 7.14%
Hypergammaglobulinaemia (elevated levels of gamma globulin): 1 person, 7.14%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 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 cranberry (the active ingredients of Cranberry) and Cranberry (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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