Ditropan and Fibromyalgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fibromyalgia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ditropan (oxybutynin chloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vioxx, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fibromyalgia 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 Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,337 drugs and 1,833 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fibromyalgia.

On Jul, 24, 2026

11,571 people reported to have side effects when taking Ditropan.
Among them, 34 people (0.29%) have Fibromyalgia.

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Ditropan when they have Fibromyalgia? *

What is the gender of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Ditropan? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Ditropan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ditropan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fibromyalgia? *

Fall: 12 people, 35.29%
High Blood Pressure: 11 people, 32.35%
Joint Pain: 11 people, 32.35%
Emotional Distress: 11 people, 32.35%
Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine): 11 people, 32.35%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 10 people, 29.41%
Urinary Tract Infection: 10 people, 29.41%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 10 people, 29.41%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 26.47%
Migraine (headache): 9 people, 26.47%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 14.71%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 11.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 11.76%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 8.82%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 8.82%
Neurogenic Bladder (the normal function of the bladder is to store and empty urine in a coordinated, controlled fashion): 3 people, 8.82%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 8.82%
Pain: 3 people, 8.82%
Infection: 3 people, 8.82%
Supraventricular Extrasystoles (premature electrical impulse in the heart, generated above the level of the ventricle): 3 people, 8.82%

* 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

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

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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