Cytotec and Quit smoking - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Quit smoking is reported as a side effect among people who take Cytotec (misoprostol), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Neosporin, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Quit smoking when taking Cytotec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,765 people who have side effects when taking Cytotec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cytotec?

Cytotec has active ingredients of misoprostol. It is often used in abortion. eHealthMe is studying from 5,812 Cytotec users. Check the latest studies of Cytotec.

What is Quit smoking?

Quit smoking is found to be associated with 405 drugs and 939 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Quit smoking.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

5,765 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytotec.
Among them, 12 people (0.21%) have Quit smoking.

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Quit smoking when taking Cytotec? *

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Quit smoking when taking Cytotec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cytotec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Quit smoking? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 12 people, 100.00%
Spinal Cord Compression: 12 people, 100.00%
Neuritis (inflammation of nerve): 12 people, 100.00%
Pain: 12 people, 100.00%
Pain In Extremity: 12 people, 100.00%
Bone Loss: 12 people, 100.00%
Pathological Fracture (broken bone caused by disease): 12 people, 100.00%
Back Pain: 12 people, 100.00%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 12 people, 100.00%
Visual Impairment: 12 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 9 people, 75.00%
Metastases To Prostate (cancer spreads to prostate): 7 people, 58.33%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 16.67%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 8.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 8.33%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 8.33%
Panic Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Osteoporotic Fracture (fracture due to weak bone): 1 person, 8.33%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Quit smoking:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Quit smoking:

Quit smoking (939 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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

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WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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