Xeloda and Bladder dysfunction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bladder dysfunction is reported as a side effect among people who take Xeloda (capecitabine), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Zometa, and have Anaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bladder dysfunction when taking Xeloda. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 46,293 people who have side effects when taking Xeloda from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xeloda?

Xeloda has active ingredients of capecitabine. It is often used in colon cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 46,649 Xeloda users. Check the latest studies of Xeloda.

What is Bladder dysfunction?

Bladder dysfunction is found to be associated with 252 drugs and 272 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bladder dysfunction.

On Feb, 05, 2026

46,293 people reported to have side effects when taking Xeloda.
Among them, 14 people (0.03%) have Bladder dysfunction.

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bladder dysfunction when taking Xeloda? *

female: 92.86 %
male: 7.14 %

What is the age of people who have Bladder dysfunction when taking Xeloda? *

What are other drugs people take besides Xeloda? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bladder dysfunction? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 14 people, 100.00%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 14 people, 100.00%
Pain: 14 people, 100.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 100.00%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 13 people, 92.86%
Decreased Interest: 13 people, 92.86%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 13 people, 92.86%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 11 people, 78.57%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 9 people, 64.29%
Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 9 people, 64.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 50.00%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 7 people, 50.00%
Depression: 7 people, 50.00%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 50.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 7.14%
Chronic Renal Failure (kidney failure): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bladder dysfunction:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Pinto HP, Bhat RM, Shet D, Dandekeri S, "Compound mucocutaneous adverse effects of oral capecitabine in a patient", Indian dermatology online journal, 2014 Jan .
Kang SM, Baek JY, Hwangbo B, Kim HY, Lee GK, Lee HS, "A case of capecitabine-induced sarcoidosis", Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases, 2012 Mar .
Pinto HP, Bhat RM, Shet D, Dandekeri S, "Compound mucocutaneous adverse effects of oral capecitabine in a patient", Indian dermatology online journal, 2014 Jan .
Kang SM, Baek JY, Hwangbo B, Kim HY, Lee GK, Lee HS, "A case of capecitabine-induced sarcoidosis", Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases, 2012 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on capecitabine (the active ingredients of Xeloda) and Xeloda (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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