Zetia and Cholecystitis infective - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cholecystitis infective is reported as a side effect among people who take Zetia (ezetimibe), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Plavix, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cholecystitis infective when taking Zetia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 47,765 people who have side effects when taking Zetia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zetia?

Zetia has active ingredients of ezetimibe. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 49,113 Zetia users. Check the latest studies of Zetia.

What is Cholecystitis infective?

Cholecystitis infective (infection of gallbladder capable to infect other organs) is found to be associated with 397 drugs and 404 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cholecystitis infective.

On Jul, 11, 2026

47,765 people reported to have side effects when taking Zetia.
Among them, 17 people (0.04%) have Cholecystitis infective.

Could Zetia cause Cholecystitis infective?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Zetia when they have Cholecystitis infective? *

What is the gender of people who have Cholecystitis infective when taking Zetia? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Cholecystitis infective when taking Zetia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zetia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cholecystitis infective? *

Injection Site Pain: 5 people, 29.41%
Fall: 5 people, 29.41%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 4 people, 23.53%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 23.53%
Poisoning: 3 people, 17.65%
Loss Of Consciousness: 3 people, 17.65%
Monoplegia (a paralysis of a single limb): 3 people, 17.65%
Gallbladder Enlargement: 3 people, 17.65%
Nerve Compression: 3 people, 17.65%
Overdose: 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 29.41%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 17.65%
Pain: 3 people, 17.65%
Inflammation: 2 people, 11.76%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 11.76%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 2 people, 11.76%
Depression: 2 people, 11.76%
Erection Problems: 2 people, 11.76%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 11.76%
Hepatitis C: 2 people, 11.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cholecystitis infective (397 drugs)

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Cholecystitis infective (404 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

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