Loperamide hydrochloride and Fistula - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fistula is reported as a side effect among people who take Loperamide hydrochloride (loperamide hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Zofran, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fistula when taking Loperamide hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,478 people who have side effects when taking Loperamide hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Loperamide hydrochloride?

Loperamide hydrochloride has active ingredients of loperamide hydrochloride. It is often used in diarrhea. eHealthMe is studying from 10,814 Loperamide hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Loperamide hydrochloride.

What is Fistula?

Fistula (an abnormal connection or passageway between two) is found to be associated with 843 drugs and 906 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fistula.

On Jul, 10, 2026

10,478 people reported to have side effects when taking Loperamide hydrochloride.
Among them, 27 people (0.26%) have Fistula.

Could Loperamide hydrochloride cause Fistula?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Loperamide hydrochloride when they have Fistula? *

What is the gender of people who have Fistula when taking Loperamide hydrochloride? *

female: 69.57 %
male: 30.43 %

What is the age of people who have Fistula when taking Loperamide hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loperamide hydrochloride? *

Zofran: 15 people, 55.56%
Dronabinol: 13 people, 48.15%
Pentasa: 12 people, 44.44%
Ranitidine Hydrochloride: 12 people, 44.44%
Emend: 12 people, 44.44%
Ciprofloxacin: 12 people, 44.44%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 12 people, 44.44%
Dexamethasone: 12 people, 44.44%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 12 people, 44.44%
Prednisone: 10 people, 37.04%

What are other side effects people have besides Fistula? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 66.67%
Weight Decreased: 17 people, 62.96%
Headache (pain in head): 15 people, 55.56%
Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 55.56%
Nausea And Vomiting: 14 people, 51.85%
Abdominal Distension: 12 people, 44.44%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 12 people, 44.44%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 12 people, 44.44%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 44.44%
Thoracic Vertebral Fracture: 12 people, 44.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Metastatic: 8 people, 29.63%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 5 people, 18.52%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 5 people, 18.52%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 11.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 7.41%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 7.41%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 1 person, 3.70%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 3.70%

* 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 loperamide hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Loperamide hydrochloride) and Loperamide hydrochloride (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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