Ditropan and Clostridium difficile colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Clostridium difficile colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ditropan (oxybutynin chloride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Lyrica, and have Itching.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Ditropan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,571 people who have side effects when taking Ditropan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ditropan?

Ditropan has active ingredients of oxybutynin chloride. It is often used in urge incontinence. eHealthMe is studying from 11,799 Ditropan users. Check the latest studies of Ditropan.

What is Clostridium difficile colitis?

Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,042 drugs and 1,783 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.

On Jul, 26, 2026

11,571 people reported to have side effects when taking Ditropan.
Among them, 20 people (0.17%) have Clostridium difficile colitis.

Could Ditropan cause Clostridium difficile colitis?

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Ditropan? *

female: 45 %
male: 55 %

What is the age of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Ditropan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ditropan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis? *

Colitis (inflammation of colon): 10 people, 50.00%
Urosepsis (secondary infection that occurs when a urinary tract infection spreads to the bloodstream): 9 people, 45.00%
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (an inflammatory state affecting the whole body, frequently a response of the immune system to infection): 8 people, 40.00%
Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (sudden dysfunction of heart and lungs): 8 people, 40.00%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 8 people, 40.00%
Amyotrophy (muscular wasting or atrophy): 8 people, 40.00%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 8 people, 40.00%
Acarodermatitis (skin inflammation caused by mites (acarids)): 8 people, 40.00%
Pemphigoid (tense blisters on the skin): 8 people, 40.00%
Thyroid Diseases: 8 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 8 people, 40.00%
Itching: 8 people, 40.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 25.00%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 10.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 10.00%
Burning Sensation: 2 people, 10.00%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 10.00%
Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine): 2 people, 10.00%
Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 2 people, 10.00%
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse (reoccurrence of a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 10.00%

* 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 oxybutynin chloride (the active ingredients of Ditropan) and Ditropan (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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