Spironolactone and Rectal prolapse - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rectal prolapse is reported as a side effect among people who take Spironolactone (spironolactone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Furosemide, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rectal prolapse 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 Rectal prolapse?

Rectal prolapse (falling of rectum from normal place) is found to be associated with 307 drugs and 341 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rectal prolapse.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

119,147 people reported to have side effects when taking Spironolactone.
Among them, 14 people (0.01%) have Rectal prolapse.

Could Spironolactone cause Rectal prolapse?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Spironolactone when they have Rectal prolapse? *

What is the gender of people who have Rectal prolapse when taking Spironolactone? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Rectal prolapse when taking Spironolactone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Spironolactone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rectal prolapse? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 28.57%
Pain: 4 people, 28.57%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 21.43%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 3 people, 21.43%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
Constipation: 3 people, 21.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 21.43%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 3 people, 21.43%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 14.29%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 28.57%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 21.43%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 21.43%
Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 3 people, 21.43%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 21.43%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 21.43%
Temporal Arteritis (inflammation and damage to blood vessels that supply the head area): 2 people, 14.29%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 2 people, 14.29%
Back Pain: 2 people, 14.29%

* 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?

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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