Misoprostol and Type 2 diabetes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Type 2 diabetes is reported as a side effect among people who take Misoprostol (misoprostol), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Aspirin, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Type 2 diabetes when taking Misoprostol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,111 people who have side effects when taking Misoprostol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Misoprostol?

Misoprostol has active ingredients of misoprostol. It is often used in abortion. eHealthMe is studying from 8,222 Misoprostol users. Check the latest studies of Misoprostol.

What is Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is found to be associated with 1,432 drugs and 2,345 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Type 2 diabetes.

On Jul, 08, 2026

8,111 people reported to have side effects when taking Misoprostol.
Among them, 17 people (0.21%) have Type 2 diabetes.

Could Misoprostol cause Type 2 diabetes?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Misoprostol when they have Type 2 diabetes? *

What is the gender of people who have Type 2 diabetes when taking Misoprostol? *

female: 94.12 %
male: 5.88 %

What is the age of people who have Type 2 diabetes when taking Misoprostol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Misoprostol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Type 2 diabetes? *

High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 41.18%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 35.29%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 6 people, 35.29%
Migraine With Aura (headache with vision weakness): 5 people, 29.41%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 5 people, 29.41%
Autonomic Neuropathy (malfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)): 5 people, 29.41%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 23.53%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 17.65%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 17.65%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 29.41%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 29.41%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 29.41%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 11.76%
Gastric Ph Decreased: 2 people, 11.76%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 5.88%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.88%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 1 person, 5.88%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.88%
Depression: 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 misoprostol (the active ingredients of Misoprostol) and Misoprostol (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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