Spironolactone and Pseudomembranous colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pseudomembranous colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Spironolactone (spironolactone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Opsumit, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pseudomembranous colitis when taking Spironolactone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 119,147 people who have side effects when taking Spironolactone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Spironolactone?

Spironolactone has active ingredients of spironolactone. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 122,947 Spironolactone users. Check the latest studies of Spironolactone.

What is Pseudomembranous colitis?

Pseudomembranous colitis (antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (aad), is an infection of the colon) is found to be associated with 428 drugs and 934 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pseudomembranous colitis.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

119,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Spironolactone.
Among them, 49 people (0.04%) have Pseudomembranous colitis.

Could Spironolactone cause Pseudomembranous colitis?

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Spironolactone when they have Pseudomembranous colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Pseudomembranous colitis when taking Spironolactone? *

female: 44.44 %
male: 55.56 %

What is the age of people who have Pseudomembranous colitis when taking Spironolactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Spironolactone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pseudomembranous colitis? *

Diarrhea: 21 people, 42.86%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 21 people, 42.86%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 16 people, 32.65%
Nausea And Vomiting: 13 people, 26.53%
Device Related Infection: 12 people, 24.49%
Fever: 11 people, 22.45%
Rashes (redness): 10 people, 20.41%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 10 people, 20.41%
Right Ventricular Failure (right half of the heart fails to work): 9 people, 18.37%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 9 people, 18.37%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 21 people, 42.86%
Pain: 9 people, 18.37%
Portopulmonary Hypertension (coexistence of portal and pulmonary hypertension): 8 people, 16.33%
Constipation: 8 people, 16.33%
Diabetes: 6 people, 12.24%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 6 people, 12.24%
Sedation: 6 people, 12.24%
Right Ventricular Failure (right half of the heart fails to work): 6 people, 12.24%
Back Pain: 5 people, 10.20%
Device Related Infection: 4 people, 8.16%

* 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 spironolactone (the active ingredients of Spironolactone) and Spironolactone (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?

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