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

Summary:

Diverticulitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Rythmol (propafenone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Tylenol, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Diverticulitis when taking Rythmol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,422 people who have side effects when taking Rythmol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rythmol?

Rythmol has active ingredients of propafenone hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 3,638 Rythmol users. Check the latest studies of Rythmol.

What is Diverticulitis?

Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall) is found to be associated with 1,362 drugs and 1,360 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Diverticulitis.

On Aug, 07, 2026

3,422 people reported to have side effects when taking Rythmol.
Among them, 13 people (0.38%) have Diverticulitis.

Among these 13 people:

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

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Rythmol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Diverticulitis? *

Weakness: 8 people, 61.54%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 53.85%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 46.15%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 46.15%
Diverticulum Intestinal (a pouch that is attached to the first part of the small intestine): 6 people, 46.15%
Dizziness: 6 people, 46.15%
Fever: 6 people, 46.15%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 6 people, 46.15%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 6 people, 46.15%
Heart Rate Increased: 6 people, 46.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 46.15%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 23.08%
Lung Infection: 3 people, 23.08%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 7.69%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .
Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on propafenone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Rythmol) and Rythmol (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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