Lomotil and Gastrointestinal inflammation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastrointestinal inflammation is reported as a side effect among people who take Lomotil (atropine sulfate; diphenoxylate hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Humira, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastrointestinal inflammation when taking Lomotil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,891 people who have side effects when taking Lomotil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lomotil?

Lomotil has active ingredients of atropine sulfate; diphenoxylate hydrochloride. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 19,184 Lomotil users. Check the latest studies of Lomotil.

What is Gastrointestinal inflammation?

Gastrointestinal inflammation (inflammation of stomach and intestine) is found to be associated with 541 drugs and 548 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastrointestinal inflammation.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

18,891 people reported to have side effects when taking Lomotil.
Among them, 38 people (0.2%) have Gastrointestinal inflammation.

Could Lomotil cause Gastrointestinal inflammation?

Among these 38 people:

What is the gender of people who have Gastrointestinal inflammation when taking Lomotil? *

  • female: 55.26 %
  • male: 44.74 %

What is the age of people who have Gastrointestinal inflammation when taking Lomotil? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 3.03 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 24.24 %
  • 50-59: 3.03 %
  • 60+: 69.7 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lomotil? *

  1. Humira: 18 people, 47.37%
  2. Vitamin B12: 7 people, 18.42%
  3. Magnesium: 6 people, 15.79%
  4. Carvedilol: 6 people, 15.79%
  5. Cipro: 6 people, 15.79%
  6. Lexapro: 6 people, 15.79%
  7. Nexium: 6 people, 15.79%
  8. Acetaminophen: 6 people, 15.79%
  9. Xanax: 5 people, 13.16%
  10. Vitamin D3: 5 people, 13.16%

What are other side effects people have besides Gastrointestinal inflammation? *

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 36.84%
  2. Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 26.32%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 23.68%
  4. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 9 people, 23.68%
  5. Pain: 8 people, 21.05%
  6. Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 21.05%
  7. Dizziness: 7 people, 18.42%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 18.42%
  9. Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 18.42%
  10. Colitis (inflammation of colon): 7 people, 18.42%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 13.16%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 10.53%
  3. Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 10.53%
  4. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 7.89%
  5. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 5.26%
  6. Brain Neoplasm (tumour of brain): 2 people, 5.26%
  7. Colitis Microscopic (inflammation of colon with diarrhoea and abdominal cramps): 2 people, 5.26%
  8. Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 2 people, 5.26%
  9. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 5.26%
  10. Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on atropine sulfate; diphenoxylate hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Lomotil) and Lomotil (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.

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