Prolia and C. diff - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

C. diff is reported as a side effect among people who take Prolia (denosumab), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Calcium, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have C. diff when taking Prolia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 150,727 people who have side effects when taking Prolia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prolia?

Prolia has active ingredients of denosumab. It is often used in osteoporosis. eHealthMe is studying from 151,378 Prolia users. Check the latest studies of Prolia.

What is C. diff?

C. diff is found to be associated with 1,642 drugs and 1,767 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of C. diff.

On Aug, 06, 2025

150,727 people reported to have side effects when taking Prolia.
Among them, 39 people (0.03%) have C. diff.

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Prolia when they have C. diff? *

What is the gender of people who have C. diff when taking Prolia? *

female: 86.11 %
male: 13.89 %

What is the age of people who have C. diff when taking Prolia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prolia? *

What are other side effects people have besides C. diff? *

Pneumonia: 16 people, 41.03%
Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 23.08%
Weight Increased: 9 people, 23.08%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 8 people, 20.51%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 20.51%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 20.51%
Herpes Zoster: 7 people, 17.95%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 7 people, 17.95%
Pyelonephritis Acute (sudden inflammation of kidney caused by bacteria): 7 people, 17.95%
Gastrointestinal Infection (infection of stomach and intestine): 7 people, 17.95%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 17.95%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 10.26%
Hypogammaglobulinaemia (an abnormally low concentration of gamma globulin in the blood and increased risk of infection): 2 people, 5.13%
Connective Tissue Disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body): 2 people, 5.13%
Constipation: 2 people, 5.13%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 2.56%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.56%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 2.56%
Depression: 1 person, 2.56%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 1 person, 2.56%

* 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 denosumab (the active ingredients of Prolia) and Prolia (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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