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

Summary:

C. diff is reported as a side effect among people who take Ventolin (albuterol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Ferrous Fumarate, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have C. diff when taking Ventolin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50,731 people who have side effects when taking Ventolin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ventolin?

Ventolin has active ingredients of albuterol. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 51,847 Ventolin users. Check the latest studies of Ventolin.

What is C. diff?

C. diff is found to be associated with 1,642 drugs and 1,767 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of C. diff.

On Jul, 28, 2025

50,731 people reported to have side effects when taking Ventolin.
Among them, 54 people (0.11%) have C. diff.

Among these 54 people:

How long have people been on Ventolin when they have C. diff? *

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

female: 84 %
male: 16 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ventolin? *

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

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 10 people, 18.52%
Pain: 10 people, 18.52%
Rashes (redness): 8 people, 14.81%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 14.81%
Weight Increased: 7 people, 12.96%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 12.96%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 12.96%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 12.96%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 11.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 14 people, 25.93%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 10 people, 18.52%
Cough: 10 people, 18.52%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 18.52%
Abdominal Sepsis (abdominal infection): 10 people, 18.52%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 14.81%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 12.96%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 11.11%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 6 people, 11.11%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 9.26%

* 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 albuterol (the active ingredients of Ventolin) and Ventolin (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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