Desowen and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Desowen (desonide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Zofran, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Desowen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 511 people who have side effects when taking Desowen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Desowen?

Desowen has active ingredients of desonide. eHealthMe is studying from 515 Desowen users. Check the latest studies of Desowen.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,619 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

511 people reported to have side effects when taking Desowen.
Among them, 24 people (4.7%) have Constipation.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Desowen when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Desowen? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Desowen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Desowen? *

Zofran: 17 people, 70.83%
Folic Acid: 12 people, 50.00%
Benadryl: 12 people, 50.00%
Reclast: 12 people, 50.00%
Glucosamine Sulfate: 12 people, 50.00%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 12 people, 50.00%
Meloxicam: 12 people, 50.00%
Metaxalone: 12 people, 50.00%
Skelaxin: 11 people, 45.83%
Aspirin: 11 people, 45.83%

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 66.67%
Urination - Painful: 15 people, 62.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 58.33%
Urinary Tract Infection: 13 people, 54.17%
Abdominal Pain: 12 people, 50.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 45.83%
Fall: 10 people, 41.67%
Pain: 10 people, 41.67%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 10 people, 41.67%
Urine Output Increased: 9 people, 37.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Back Pain: 12 people, 50.00%
Parkinson's Disease: 12 people, 50.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 37.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 33.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 33.33%
Dry Mouth: 8 people, 33.33%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 8 people, 33.33%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 8 people, 33.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 33.33%
Pain: 7 people, 29.17%

* 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 desonide (the active ingredients of Desowen) and Desowen (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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