Tranexamic acid and Type 2 diabetes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Type 2 diabetes is reported as a side effect among people who take Tranexamic acid (tranexamic acid), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin Hydrochloride, and have Hereditary angioedema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Type 2 diabetes when taking Tranexamic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,539 people who have side effects when taking Tranexamic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tranexamic acid?

Tranexamic acid has active ingredients of tranexamic acid. It is often used in heavy or prolong menstrual bleeding. eHealthMe is studying from 8,687 Tranexamic acid users. Check the latest studies of Tranexamic acid.

What is Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is found to be associated with 1,432 drugs and 2,345 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Type 2 diabetes.

On May, 12, 2026

8,539 people reported to have side effects when taking Tranexamic acid.
Among them, 18 people (0.21%) have Type 2 diabetes.

Could Tranexamic acid cause Type 2 diabetes?

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Tranexamic acid when they have Type 2 diabetes? *

What is the gender of people who have Type 2 diabetes when taking Tranexamic acid? *

female: 11.11 %
male: 88.89 %

What is the age of people who have Type 2 diabetes when taking Tranexamic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tranexamic acid? *

Metformin Hydrochloride: 6 people, 33.33%
Furosemide: 5 people, 27.78%
Aspirin: 5 people, 27.78%
Metformin: 5 people, 27.78%
Losartan: 5 people, 27.78%
Carvedilol: 5 people, 27.78%
Sucralfate: 5 people, 27.78%
Ramipril: 2 people, 11.11%
Diclofenac Sodium: 1 person, 5.56%
Carboplatin: 1 person, 5.56%

What are other side effects people have besides Type 2 diabetes? *

Body Height Increased: 13 people, 72.22%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 72.22%
Weight Increased: 13 people, 72.22%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 61.11%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 50.00%
Weakness: 7 people, 38.89%
Weight Loss: 6 people, 33.33%
Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 5 people, 27.78%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 27.78%
Cough: 5 people, 27.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hereditary Angioedema (recurrent episodes of severe swelling): 13 people, 72.22%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 2 people, 11.11%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 5.56%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 5.56%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 1 person, 5.56%
Coughing Up Blood: 1 person, 5.56%
Bone Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Anaesthesia: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 tranexamic acid (the active ingredients of Tranexamic acid) and Tranexamic acid (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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