Zetia and Staphylococcal bacteraemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Staphylococcal bacteraemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Zetia (ezetimibe), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Glucophage, and have Colitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Staphylococcal bacteraemia 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 Staphylococcal bacteraemia?

Staphylococcal bacteraemia (a bacterial infection of blood) is found to be associated with 610 drugs and 669 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Staphylococcal bacteraemia.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

47,765 people reported to have side effects when taking Zetia.
Among them, 12 people (0.03%) have Staphylococcal bacteraemia.

Could Zetia cause Staphylococcal bacteraemia?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Staphylococcal bacteraemia when taking Zetia? *

female: 9.09 %
male: 90.91 %

What is the age of people who have Staphylococcal bacteraemia when taking Zetia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zetia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Staphylococcal bacteraemia? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 75.00%
Pneumonia: 9 people, 75.00%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 9 people, 75.00%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 8 people, 66.67%
Haemolysis (breaking open of red blood cells and the release of haemoglobin into the surrounding fluid): 8 people, 66.67%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 8 people, 66.67%
Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels): 8 people, 66.67%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 66.67%
Cardiogenic Shock (inadequate circulation of blood): 8 people, 66.67%
Cardiac Output Decreased: 8 people, 66.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 8.33%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 1 person, 8.33%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 1 person, 8.33%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetic Foot Infection: 1 person, 8.33%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 8.33%
Colitis (inflammation of colon): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 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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