Clostridium difficile colitis in Metformin - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Clostridium difficile colitis, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Metformin (metformin hydrochloride). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Metformin?

Metformin has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 465,355 Metformin users. Check the latest studies of Metformin.

What is Clostridium difficile colitis?

Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection) is found to be associated with 1,041 drugs and 1,785 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Clostridium difficile colitis.

On Jun, 20, 2026

1 person who has Clostridium difficile colitis while taking Metformin was studied.

Could Metformin cause Clostridium difficile colitis?

Severity of Clostridium difficile colitis:

n/a

When people recovered from Clostridium difficile colitis:

n/a

How effective is Metformin:

n/a

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 0.0 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 0.0 %
Hispanic: 0.0 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 0.0 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 100 %

Gender of people when taking Metformin *:

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

Age of people when taking Metformin *:

Conditions people have *:

Peripheral Neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system): 1 person, 100.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 100.00%

Other drugs people take besides Metformin *:

Vancomycin: 1 person, 100.00%
Losartan: 1 person, 100.00%
Lopressor: 1 person, 100.00%
Lantus Solostar: 1 person, 100.00%
Gabapentin: 1 person, 100.00%

Other side effects people have besides Clostridium difficile colitis *:

Peripheral Neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system): 1 person, 100.00%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 100.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Metformin and have Clostridium difficile colitis?

Check whether Clostridium difficile colitis is associated with a drug or a condition

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 metformin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Metformin). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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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