Warfarin sodium and Clostridium difficile colitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Clostridium difficile colitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Warfarin sodium (warfarin sodium), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Warfarin sodium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 67,331 people who have side effects when taking Warfarin sodium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Warfarin sodium?

Warfarin sodium has active ingredients of warfarin sodium. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 71,174 Warfarin sodium users. Check the latest studies of Warfarin sodium.

What is Clostridium difficile colitis?

Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,042 drugs and 1,782 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.

On Jul, 20, 2026

67,331 people reported to have side effects when taking Warfarin sodium.
Among them, 85 people (0.13%) have Clostridium difficile colitis.

Could Warfarin sodium cause Clostridium difficile colitis?

Among these 85 people:

How long have people been on Warfarin sodium when they have Clostridium difficile colitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Warfarin sodium? *

female: 43.53 %
male: 56.47 %

What is the age of people who have Clostridium difficile colitis when taking Warfarin sodium? *

What are other drugs people take besides Warfarin sodium? *

What are other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis? *

Cardiac Failure Congestive: 26 people, 30.59%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 25 people, 29.41%
Pneumonia: 25 people, 29.41%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 24 people, 28.24%
High Blood Pressure: 20 people, 23.53%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 20 people, 23.53%
Stress And Anxiety: 20 people, 23.53%
Pain: 20 people, 23.53%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 19 people, 22.35%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 19 people, 22.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 20 people, 23.53%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 8.24%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 7.06%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 7.06%
Urine Output Decreased: 6 people, 7.06%
Bone Disorder: 5 people, 5.88%
Pain: 5 people, 5.88%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 4 people, 4.71%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 4.71%
Skin Ulcer: 3 people, 3.53%

* 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 warfarin sodium (the active ingredients of Warfarin sodium) and Warfarin sodium (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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