Simvastatin and Helicobacter test positive - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Helicobacter test positive is reported as a side effect among people who take Simvastatin (simvastatin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Benicar Hct, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Helicobacter test positive when taking Simvastatin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 249,370 people who have side effects when taking Simvastatin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Simvastatin?

Simvastatin has active ingredients of simvastatin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 256,970 Simvastatin users. Check the latest studies of Simvastatin.

What is Helicobacter test positive?

Helicobacter test positive is found to be associated with 187 drugs and 221 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Helicobacter test positive.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

249,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Simvastatin.
Among them, 31 people (0.01%) have Helicobacter test positive.

Could Simvastatin cause Helicobacter test positive?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Simvastatin when they have Helicobacter test positive? *

What is the gender of people who have Helicobacter test positive when taking Simvastatin? *

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

What is the age of people who have Helicobacter test positive when taking Simvastatin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Simvastatin? *

Benicar Hct: 12 people, 38.71%
Promethazine: 10 people, 32.26%
Benicar: 10 people, 32.26%
Nexium: 9 people, 29.03%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 8 people, 25.81%
Cimetidine: 7 people, 22.58%
Klor-Con: 7 people, 22.58%
Levaquin: 7 people, 22.58%
Avelox: 6 people, 19.35%
Omeprazole: 6 people, 19.35%

What are other side effects people have besides Helicobacter test positive? *

Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 11 people, 35.48%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 10 people, 32.26%
Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 10 people, 32.26%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 25.81%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 8 people, 25.81%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 8 people, 25.81%
Oesophagitis Ulcerative (inflammation of oesophagus with multiple ulcers): 7 people, 22.58%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 22.58%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 6 people, 19.35%
Hair Loss: 6 people, 19.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 12.90%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 9.68%
Back Pain: 3 people, 9.68%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 3 people, 9.68%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 9.68%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 3 people, 9.68%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 2 people, 6.45%
Peptic Ulcer Haemorrhage (peptic ulcer bleeding): 2 people, 6.45%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 6.45%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 3.23%

* 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 simvastatin (the active ingredients of Simvastatin) and Simvastatin (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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