Riboflavin and Diverticulitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Diverticulitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Riboflavin (riboflavin (vitamin b2)), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Biotin, and have Acute lymphocytic leukaemia (in remission).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diverticulitis when taking Riboflavin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,771 people who have side effects when taking Riboflavin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Riboflavin?

Riboflavin has active ingredients of riboflavin (vitamin b2). It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 2,869 Riboflavin users. Check the latest studies of Riboflavin.

What is Diverticulitis?

Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall) is found to be associated with 1,364 drugs and 1,360 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diverticulitis.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

2,771 people reported to have side effects when taking Riboflavin.
Among them, 13 people (0.47%) have Diverticulitis.

Could Riboflavin cause Diverticulitis?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Diverticulitis when taking Riboflavin? *

  • female: 76.92 %
  • male: 23.08 %

What is the age of people who have Diverticulitis when taking Riboflavin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 14.29 %
  • 40-49: 14.29 %
  • 50-59: 14.29 %
  • 60+: 57.14 %

What are other drugs people take besides Riboflavin? *

  1. Nicotinamide: 4 people, 30.77%
  2. Biotin: 4 people, 30.77%
  3. Magnesium Oxide: 3 people, 23.08%
  4. Topiramate: 3 people, 23.08%
  5. Naproxen: 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Fluticasone Propionate: 3 people, 23.08%
  7. Sprycel: 3 people, 23.08%
  8. Montelukast Sodium: 3 people, 23.08%
  9. Azelastine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 23.08%
  10. Garlic: 3 people, 23.08%

What are other side effects people have besides Diverticulitis? *

  1. Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 38.46%
  2. Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 4 people, 30.77%
  3. Vision Blurred: 3 people, 23.08%
  4. Abscess Limb (limb infection): 3 people, 23.08%
  5. Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 3 people, 23.08%
  6. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 3 people, 23.08%
  7. Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light): 3 people, 23.08%
  8. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 23.08%
  9. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 23.08%
  10. Joint Swelling: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 23.08%
  2. Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia (In Remission): 3 people, 23.08%
  3. Asthma: 2 people, 15.38%
  4. Rashes (redness): 1 person, 7.69%
  5. Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
  6. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 7.69%
  7. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 7.69%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
  9. Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (blood clotting disease caused by e. coli infection, birth control pills, pneumonia, medications, and more): 1 person, 7.69%
  10. Chronic Kidney Disease: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 riboflavin (vitamin b2) (the active ingredients of Riboflavin) and Riboflavin (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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