Loperamide hydrochloride and Liver function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Liver function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Loperamide hydrochloride (loperamide hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Pantoprazole, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Liver function test abnormal 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 Liver function test abnormal?

Liver function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,504 drugs and 1,961 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Liver function test abnormal.

On Jul, 05, 2026

10,478 people reported to have side effects when taking Loperamide hydrochloride.
Among them, 41 people (0.39%) have Liver function test abnormal.

Could Loperamide hydrochloride cause Liver function test abnormal?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Loperamide hydrochloride when they have Liver function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Loperamide hydrochloride? *

female: 48.57 %
male: 51.43 %

What is the age of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Loperamide hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Loperamide hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Liver function test abnormal? *

Infection: 19 people, 46.34%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 19 people, 46.34%
High Blood Cholesterol: 19 people, 46.34%
Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 19 people, 46.34%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 19 people, 46.34%
Herpes Zoster: 19 people, 46.34%
Joint Pain: 19 people, 46.34%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 18 people, 43.90%
Joint Swelling: 18 people, 43.90%
Peripheral Swelling: 18 people, 43.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 18 people, 43.90%
Pain: 10 people, 24.39%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 17.07%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 7.32%
Joint Pain: 3 people, 7.32%
Sarcoma (rare cancers that develop in the muscle, bone, nerves, cartilage, tendons, blood vessels and the fatty and fibrous tissues): 2 people, 4.88%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 2 people, 4.88%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 2.44%
Indigestion: 1 person, 2.44%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 2.44%

* 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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