Xgeva and Gallstones - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallstones is reported as a side effect among people who take Xgeva (denosumab), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Metformin, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallstones when taking Xgeva. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,636 people who have side effects when taking Xgeva from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Xgeva?

Xgeva has active ingredients of denosumab. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 37,717 Xgeva users. Check the latest studies of Xgeva.

What is Gallstones?

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component) is found to be associated with 1,812 drugs and 2,097 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallstones.



On Jul, 15, 2026

37,636 people reported to have side effects when taking Xgeva.
Among them, 97 people (0.26%) have Gallstones.

Could Xgeva cause Gallstones?

Among these 97 people:

How long have people been on Xgeva when they have Gallstones? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 3.23 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 93.55 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 3.23 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Gallstones when taking Xgeva? *

  • female: 52.22 %
  • male: 47.78 %

What is the age of people who have Gallstones when taking Xgeva? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 2.47 %
  • 50-59: 6.17 %
  • 60+: 91.36 %

What are other drugs people take besides Xgeva? *

  1. Metformin: 34 people, 35.05%
  2. Gliclazide: 33 people, 34.02%
  3. Rivaroxaban: 32 people, 32.99%
  4. Amlodipine: 32 people, 32.99%
  5. Zoledronic Acid: 31 people, 31.96%
  6. Zopiclone: 31 people, 31.96%
  7. Linagliptin: 31 people, 31.96%
  8. Lasix: 31 people, 31.96%
  9. Taxotere: 30 people, 30.93%
  10. Sitagliptin: 30 people, 30.93%

What are other side effects people have besides Gallstones? *

  1. Weight Decreased: 67 people, 69.07%
  2. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 63 people, 64.95%
  3. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 39 people, 40.21%
  4. Diarrhea: 36 people, 37.11%
  5. Nausea And Vomiting: 34 people, 35.05%
  6. Weakness: 34 people, 35.05%
  7. Pain: 34 people, 35.05%
  8. Joint Pain: 33 people, 34.02%
  9. Back Pain: 33 people, 34.02%
  10. Metastases To Liver (cancer spreads to liver): 33 people, 34.02%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 43 people, 44.33%
  2. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 37 people, 38.14%
  3. Hypophosphataemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of phosphate in the blood): 31 people, 31.96%
  4. Blood Potassium Decreased: 31 people, 31.96%
  5. Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions): 31 people, 31.96%
  6. Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue): 31 people, 31.96%
  7. Hypercalcaemia Of Malignancy (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood with cancer): 31 people, 31.96%
  8. Blood Phosphorus Decreased: 30 people, 30.93%
  9. Neuritis (inflammation of nerve): 30 people, 30.93%
  10. Carcinoid Tumor Of The Small Bowel: 29 people, 29.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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