Nystatin and Mean cell volume increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mean cell volume increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Nystatin (nystatin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Pepcid, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mean cell volume increased when taking Nystatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33,189 people who have side effects when taking Nystatin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nystatin?

Nystatin has active ingredients of nystatin. It is often used in thrush. eHealthMe is studying from 33,568 Nystatin users. Check the latest studies of Nystatin.

What is Mean cell volume increased?

Mean cell volume increased (more than normal average red blood cell volume) is found to be associated with 454 drugs and 495 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mean cell volume increased.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

33,189 people reported to have side effects when taking Nystatin.
Among them, 27 people (0.08%) have Mean cell volume increased.

Could Nystatin cause Mean cell volume increased?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Nystatin when they have Mean cell volume increased? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Mean cell volume increased when taking Nystatin? *

  • female: 85.19 %
  • male: 14.81 %

What is the age of people who have Mean cell volume increased when taking Nystatin? *

  • 0-1: 33.33 %
  • 2-9: 4.17 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 4.17 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 20.83 %
  • 60+: 37.5 %

What are other drugs people take besides Nystatin? *

  1. Pepcid: 10 people, 37.04%
  2. Albuterol: 9 people, 33.33%
  3. Lasix: 9 people, 33.33%
  4. Neurontin: 7 people, 25.93%
  5. Vioxx: 7 people, 25.93%
  6. Methotrexate: 6 people, 22.22%
  7. Lantus: 6 people, 22.22%
  8. Flexeril: 6 people, 22.22%
  9. Ativan: 5 people, 18.52%
  10. Pamelor: 5 people, 18.52%

What are other side effects people have besides Mean cell volume increased? *

  1. Diarrhea: 17 people, 62.96%
  2. Mean Cell Haemoglobin Increased (more than normal haemoglobin per red blood cell in a sample of blood): 15 people, 55.56%
  3. Cough: 13 people, 48.15%
  4. Weakness: 13 people, 48.15%
  5. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 12 people, 44.44%
  6. Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 44.44%
  7. Blood Creatinine Increased: 11 people, 40.74%
  8. Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 11 people, 40.74%
  9. Pain: 10 people, 37.04%
  10. Fever: 10 people, 37.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 8 people, 29.63%
  2. Acute Kidney Failure: 5 people, 18.52%
  3. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 5 people, 18.52%
  4. Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 5 people, 18.52%
  5. Ill-Defined Disorder: 3 people, 11.11%
  6. Rhinorrhea (watery mucus discharge from the nose): 3 people, 11.11%
  7. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 2 people, 7.41%
  8. Bacterial Infection: 2 people, 7.41%
  9. Cough: 2 people, 7.41%
  10. Diabetes: 2 people, 7.41%

* 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 nystatin (the active ingredients of Nystatin) and Nystatin (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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