Metformin and Clostridium difficile colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Clostridium difficile colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Metformin (metformin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aspirin, and have High blood pressure.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Metformin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 453,860 people who have side effects when taking Metformin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Metformin?
Metformin has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 465,354 Metformin users. Check the latest studies of Metformin.
What is Clostridium difficile colitis?
Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,042 drugs and 1,782 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.
453,860 people reported to have side effects when taking Metformin.
Among them, 293 people (0.06%) have Clostridium difficile colitis.
Among these 293 people:
How long have people been on Metformin when they have Clostridium difficile colitis? *
What is the gender of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Metformin? *
What is the age of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Metformin? *
What are other drugs people take besides Metformin? *
What are other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Related studies:
Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Metformin:
- Metformin (465,354 reports)
Clostridium difficile colitis treatments and more:
- Clostridium difficile colitis (13,845 reports)
How severe was Clostridium difficile colitis and when was it recovered:
Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of metformin hydrochloride:
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+
Browse all side effects of Metformin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all the drugs that are associated with Clostridium difficile colitis:
- Clostridium difficile colitis (1,042 drugs)
Browse all the conditions that are associated with Clostridium difficile colitis:
- Clostridium difficile colitis (1,782 conditions)
Related publications that referenced our studies
- T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
- Al-Hamdy RA, "Assessment of electrolytes and HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients using metformin and evaluation of guidelines obedience regarding renal impairment", J.Thi-Qar Sci., 2015 Jan .
- Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V, "Metformin and sleep disorders", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2012 Jan .
- T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
- Al-Hamdy RA, "Assessment of electrolytes and HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients using metformin and evaluation of guidelines obedience regarding renal impairment", J.Thi-Qar Sci., 2015 Jan .
- Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V, "Metformin and sleep disorders", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on metformin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Metformin) and Metformin (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
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
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