Glipizide and Anorectal abscess - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Anorectal abscess is reported as a side effect among people who take Glipizide (glipizide), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Metformin, and have Weight decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Anorectal abscess when taking Glipizide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63,661 people who have side effects when taking Glipizide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Glipizide?

Glipizide has active ingredients of glipizide. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 64,852 Glipizide users. Check the latest studies of Glipizide.

What is Anorectal abscess?

Anorectal abscess is found to be associated with 648 drugs and 976 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Anorectal abscess.

On Jul, 10, 2026

63,661 people reported to have side effects when taking Glipizide.
Among them, 23 people (0.04%) have Anorectal abscess.

Could Glipizide cause Anorectal abscess?

Among these 23 people:

How long have people been on Glipizide when they have Anorectal abscess? *

What is the gender of people who have Anorectal abscess when taking Glipizide? *

female: 47.83 %
male: 52.17 %

What is the age of people who have Anorectal abscess when taking Glipizide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Glipizide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Anorectal abscess? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 11 people, 47.83%
Necrotising Fasciitis (an uncommon life-threatening soft-tissue infection): 10 people, 43.48%
Cellulitis (infection under the skin): 8 people, 34.78%
Abscess Limb (limb infection): 8 people, 34.78%
Perirectal Abscess: 8 people, 34.78%
Genital Abscess (build up of pus in genital): 7 people, 30.43%
Pain: 6 people, 26.09%
Perineal Abscess: 6 people, 26.09%
Groin Abscess (pus in groin): 4 people, 17.39%
Skin Abscess: 4 people, 17.39%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Weight Decreased: 10 people, 43.48%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 30.43%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 5 people, 21.74%
Pain: 4 people, 17.39%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 17.39%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 3 people, 13.04%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 13.04%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 13.04%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 8.70%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 8.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Das S, Anand Ramasamy SD, Mondal S, "An unusual case of glipizide-induced proximal myopathy", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2016 Jan .
Das S, Anand Ramasamy SD, Mondal S, "An unusual case of glipizide-induced proximal myopathy", Journal of pharmacology & pharmacotherapeutics, 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on glipizide (the active ingredients of Glipizide) and Glipizide (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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