Vasotec and C. diff - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

C. diff is reported as a side effect among people who take Vasotec (enalapril maleate), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Folic Acid, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have C. diff when taking Vasotec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14,393 people who have side effects when taking Vasotec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vasotec?

Vasotec has active ingredients of enalapril maleate. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 14,646 Vasotec users. Check the latest studies of Vasotec.

What is C. diff?

C. diff is found to be associated with 1,618 drugs and 1,770 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of C. diff.

On Jan, 22, 2026

14,393 people reported to have side effects when taking Vasotec.
Among them, 35 people (0.24%) have C. diff.

Among these 35 people:

What is the gender of people who have C. diff when taking Vasotec? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have C. diff when taking Vasotec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vasotec? *

What are other side effects people have besides C. diff? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 24 people, 68.57%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 23 people, 65.71%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 22 people, 62.86%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 21 people, 60.00%
Weakness: 21 people, 60.00%
Back Pain: 21 people, 60.00%
Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 21 people, 60.00%
Chills (felling of cold): 21 people, 60.00%
Dyspnea Paroxysmal Nocturnal: 21 people, 60.00%
Endocarditis (inflammation in heart muscle): 20 people, 57.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 23 people, 65.71%
Diabetes: 8 people, 22.86%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 14.29%
Hiv Infection: 5 people, 14.29%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 3 people, 8.57%
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (haemoglobin in the urine): 3 people, 8.57%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 1 person, 2.86%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 2.86%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 2.86%
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): 1 person, 2.86%

* 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 enalapril maleate (the active ingredients of Vasotec) and Vasotec (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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