Enablex and Ibs - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ibs is reported as a side effect among people who take Enablex (darifenacin hydrobromide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Vagifem, and have Joint pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ibs when taking Enablex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,746 people who have side effects when taking Enablex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Enablex?

Enablex has active ingredients of darifenacin hydrobromide. It is often used in urge incontinence. eHealthMe is studying from 4,934 Enablex users. Check the latest studies of Enablex.

What is Ibs?

Ibs (irritable bowel syndrome -chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating) is found to be associated with 1,280 drugs and 2,088 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ibs.

On Mar, 26, 2026

4,746 people reported to have side effects when taking Enablex.
Among them, 49 people (1.03%) have Ibs.

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Enablex when they have Ibs? *

What is the gender of people who have Ibs when taking Enablex? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Ibs when taking Enablex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Enablex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ibs? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 38 people, 77.55%
Diarrhea: 37 people, 75.51%
Pain: 31 people, 63.27%
Nausea And Vomiting: 30 people, 61.22%
Infection: 24 people, 48.98%
Stress And Anxiety: 24 people, 48.98%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 21 people, 42.86%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 21 people, 42.86%
Weakness: 21 people, 42.86%
Abdominal Pain: 21 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 21 people, 42.86%
Joint Pain: 21 people, 42.86%
Bladder Disorder: 16 people, 32.65%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 14 people, 28.57%
Cardiac Disorder: 14 people, 28.57%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 10 people, 20.41%
Breast Cancer: 8 people, 16.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 14.29%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 8.16%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 8.16%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

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Ibs (49,237 reports)

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Ibs:

Ibs (1,280 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Ibs:

Ibs (2,088 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on darifenacin hydrobromide (the active ingredients of Enablex) and Enablex (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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