Ergocalciferol and Enlarged prostate - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Enlarged prostate is reported as a side effect among people who take Ergocalciferol (ergocalciferol), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Aspirin, and have Ulcerative colitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Enlarged prostate when taking Ergocalciferol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 32,546 people who have side effects when taking Ergocalciferol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ergocalciferol?

Ergocalciferol has active ingredients of ergocalciferol. It is often used in rickets. eHealthMe is studying from 32,652 Ergocalciferol users. Check the latest studies of Ergocalciferol.

What is Enlarged prostate?

Enlarged prostate is found to be associated with 840 drugs and 1,398 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Enlarged prostate.

On Jul, 10, 2026

32,546 people reported to have side effects when taking Ergocalciferol.
Among them, 16 people (0.05%) have Enlarged prostate.

Could Ergocalciferol cause Enlarged prostate?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Ergocalciferol when they have Enlarged prostate? *

What is the age of people who have Enlarged prostate when taking Ergocalciferol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ergocalciferol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Enlarged prostate? *

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 11 people, 68.75%
Urinary Tract Infection: 8 people, 50.00%
Pain: 7 people, 43.75%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 43.75%
Heart Rate Decreased: 7 people, 43.75%
Blood Pressure Fluctuation: 6 people, 37.50%
Fever: 6 people, 37.50%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 6 people, 37.50%
Productive Cough: 6 people, 37.50%
Respiratory Rate Increased (excess breathing rate/min): 6 people, 37.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 6 people, 37.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 25.00%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 2 people, 12.50%
Bacterial Infection: 2 people, 12.50%
Diabetes: 2 people, 12.50%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 12.50%
Faeces Hard: 2 people, 12.50%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 12.50%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 12.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Kapoor S, "Influence of Vitamin D Consumption and Levels on the Development of Psychiatric Disorders", Lee, Y. J., & Park, K. (2018). Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Skin Necrosis of Toes in the Paraplegic Patient with Hypertension.?Drug safety-case reports,?5(1), 7., 2014 Aug .
Kapoor S, "Influence of Vitamin D Consumption and Levels on the Development of Psychiatric Disorders", Lee, Y. J., & Park, K. (2018). Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Skin Necrosis of Toes in the Paraplegic Patient with Hypertension.?Drug safety-case reports,?5(1), 7., 2014 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ergocalciferol (the active ingredients of Ergocalciferol) and Ergocalciferol (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?

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