Ondansetron hydrochloride and Diverticulum - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diverticulum is reported as a side effect among people who take Ondansetron hydrochloride (ondansetron hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lisinopril, and have Constipation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diverticulum when taking Ondansetron hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,403 people who have side effects when taking Ondansetron hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ondansetron hydrochloride?

Ondansetron hydrochloride has active ingredients of ondansetron hydrochloride. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 11,498 Ondansetron hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Ondansetron hydrochloride.

What is Diverticulum?

Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body) is found to be associated with 1,157 drugs and 981 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diverticulum.



On Jul, 10, 2026

11,403 people reported to have side effects when taking Ondansetron hydrochloride.
Among them, 16 people (0.14%) have Diverticulum.

Could Ondansetron hydrochloride cause Diverticulum?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Ondansetron hydrochloride when they have Diverticulum? *

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

What is the gender of people who have Diverticulum when taking Ondansetron hydrochloride? *

  • female: 81.25 %
  • male: 18.75 %

What is the age of people who have Diverticulum when taking Ondansetron hydrochloride? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 8.33 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 8.33 %
  • 50-59: 33.33 %
  • 60+: 50.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Ondansetron hydrochloride? *

  1. Methotrexate: 7 people, 43.75%
  2. Lisinopril: 7 people, 43.75%
  3. Prilosec: 5 people, 31.25%
  4. Lasix: 5 people, 31.25%
  5. Zantac: 5 people, 31.25%
  6. Aspirin: 5 people, 31.25%
  7. Reglan: 4 people, 25.00%
  8. Spironolactone: 4 people, 25.00%
  9. Cefazolin Sodium: 4 people, 25.00%
  10. Oxycontin: 4 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Diverticulum? *

  1. Heart Attack: 6 people, 37.50%
  2. Constipation: 6 people, 37.50%
  3. Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 6 people, 37.50%
  4. Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 31.25%
  5. Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 5 people, 31.25%
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 31.25%
  7. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 31.25%
  8. Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): 5 people, 31.25%
  9. Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 31.25%
  10. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Breast Cancer: 4 people, 25.00%
  2. Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 25.00%
  3. Constipation: 4 people, 25.00%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 18.75%
  5. Hidradenitis (chronic disease of a type of sweat gland): 3 people, 18.75%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.25%
  7. Dyslipidaemia (abnormal amount of lipids): 1 person, 6.25%
  8. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 1 person, 6.25%
  9. Asthma: 1 person, 6.25%
  10. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 ondansetron hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Ondansetron hydrochloride) and Ondansetron 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.

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