CAPECITABINE and DIARRHOEA

13,395 reports of this reaction

7.7% of all CAPECITABINE reports

#1 most reported adverse reaction

Overview

DIARRHOEA is the #1 most commonly reported adverse reaction for CAPECITABINE, manufactured by H2-Pharma, LLC. There are 13,395 FDA adverse event reports linking CAPECITABINE to DIARRHOEA. This represents approximately 7.7% of all 174,965 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking CAPECITABINE who experience diarrhoea should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

DIARRHOEA13,395 of 174,965 reports

DIARRHOEA is moderately reported among CAPECITABINE users, representing a notable but not dominant share of adverse events.

Other Side Effects of CAPECITABINE

In addition to diarrhoea, the following adverse reactions have been reported for CAPECITABINE:

DEATH — 8,723 reports
NAUSEA — 8,248 reports
PALMAR PLANTAR ERYTHRODYSAESTHESIA SYNDROME — 6,536 reports
FATIGUE — 6,329 reports
VOMITING — 6,134 reports
DISEASE PROGRESSION — 5,958 reports
MALIGNANT NEOPLASM PROGRESSION — 3,820 reports
OFF LABEL USE — 3,672 reports
ASTHENIA — 3,322 reports
DECREASED APPETITE — 3,172 reports

Other Drugs Associated with DIARRHOEA

The following drugs have also been linked to diarrhoea in FDA adverse event reports:

0XYGEN ABEMACICLIB ABIRATERONE ACETATE ACALABRUTINIB ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 325MG ACETAMINOPHEN 500MG ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE ACETAMINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, AND CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN (NSAID) AND CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE, PYRILAMINE MALEATE ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CAPECITABINE cause DIARRHOEA?

DIARRHOEA has been reported as an adverse event in 13,395 FDA reports for CAPECITABINE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is DIARRHOEA with CAPECITABINE?

DIARRHOEA accounts for approximately 7.7% of all adverse event reports for CAPECITABINE, making it one of the most commonly reported side effect.

What should I do if I experience DIARRHOEA while taking CAPECITABINE?

If you experience diarrhoea while taking CAPECITABINE, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

CAPECITABINE Full Profile All Drugs Causing DIARRHOEA H2-Pharma, LLC Drugs

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on FDA adverse event reports and is for informational purposes only. Reports do not prove causation. Always consult your healthcare provider.