Ocaliva and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ocaliva (obeticholic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Miralax, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia when taking Ocaliva. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,917 people who have side effects when taking Ocaliva from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ocaliva?

Ocaliva has active ingredients of obeticholic acid. eHealthMe is studying from 6,919 Ocaliva users. Check the latest studies of Ocaliva.

What is Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,304 drugs and 1,564 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

On Jul, 13, 2026

6,917 people reported to have side effects when taking Ocaliva.
Among them, 21 people (0.3%) have Hiatal hernia.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Ocaliva when they have Hiatal hernia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Ocaliva? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Ocaliva? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ocaliva? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 52.38%
Itching: 9 people, 42.86%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 8 people, 38.10%
Abdominal Distension: 7 people, 33.33%
Weakness: 7 people, 33.33%
Constipation: 6 people, 28.57%
Hiccups (an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a sound like a cough): 5 people, 23.81%
Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue): 5 people, 23.81%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 4 people, 19.05%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 19.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 3 people, 14.29%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 4.76%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 4.76%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 1 person, 4.76%
Asthma: 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hiatal hernia (1,304 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hiatal hernia:

Hiatal hernia (1,564 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on obeticholic acid (the active ingredients of Ocaliva) and Ocaliva (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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