Irritable bowel syndrome in Drisdol - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Irritable bowel syndrome, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Drisdol (ergocalciferol). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Drisdol?

Drisdol has active ingredients of ergocalciferol. It is often used in vitamin d. eHealthMe is studying from 1,740 Drisdol users. Check the latest studies of Drisdol.

What is Irritable bowel syndrome?

Irritable bowel syndrome is found to be associated with 1,316 drugs and 2,123 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Irritable bowel syndrome.

On Jul, 03, 2026

102 people who have Irritable bowel syndrome while taking Drisdol were studied.

Could Drisdol cause Irritable bowel syndrome?

Severity of Irritable bowel syndrome *:

least: 1.1 %
moderate: 64.84 %
severe: 30.77 %
most severe: 3.3 %

When people recovered from Irritable bowel syndrome *:

while on drug: 0.0 %
after off the drug: 20.51 %
not yet: 79.49 %

Effectiveness of Drisdol *:

not at all: 2.86 %
somewhat: 15.71 %
moderate: 37.14 %
high: 35.71 %
very high: 8.57 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 1.09 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 3.26 %
Hispanic: 2.17 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 4.35 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 89.13 %

Time on Drisdol *:

Gender of people when taking Drisdol *:

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

Age of people when taking Drisdol *:

Conditions people have *:

High Blood Pressure: 30 people, 29.41%
Stress And Anxiety: 27 people, 26.47%
Depression: 25 people, 24.51%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 21 people, 20.59%
High Blood Cholesterol: 21 people, 20.59%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 20 people, 19.61%
Pain: 14 people, 13.73%
Allergies: 14 people, 13.73%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 12 people, 11.76%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 12 people, 11.76%

Other drugs people take besides Drisdol *:

Vitamin C: 19 people, 18.63%
B12: 15 people, 14.71%
Calcium: 13 people, 12.75%
Gabapentin: 13 people, 12.75%
Magnesium: 13 people, 12.75%
Levothyroxine Thyroid: 11 people, 10.78%
Multivitamin: 11 people, 10.78%
B Complex Vitamin: 10 people, 9.80%
Vitamin B12: 10 people, 9.80%
Turmeric: 10 people, 9.80%

Other side effects people have besides Irritable bowel syndrome *:

Stress And Anxiety: 30 people, 29.41%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 20 people, 19.61%
Migraine (headache): 19 people, 18.63%
Depression: 17 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 16 people, 15.69%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 14.71%
Constipation: 13 people, 12.75%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 11 people, 10.78%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 9.80%
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (disorder that causes extreme fatigue): 10 people, 9.80%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Drisdol and have Irritable bowel syndrome?

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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.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on ergocalciferol (the active ingredients of Drisdol). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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