Side effects of Selenium Sulfide for a Female patient aged 46
This is a personalized study of Selenium Sulfide side effects for a 46 year old female patient who has Cervical Spinal Stenosis. The study is created by eHealthMe based on 1,534 reports from FDA.
Do you have chronic disease and take multiple drugs? eHealthMe can monitor your drugs and notify you when there are serious drug reactions detected. Our original studies have been used on premier medical publications. The monitor will be personalized to your gender and age. Start now
What is the drug
Selenium sulfide has active ingredients of selenium sulfide.
On Apr, 2, 2013: 1,534 people who reported to have side effects when taking Selenium Sulfide are studied

Information of the patient in this study:
Age: 45
Gender: female
Conditions: Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Drugs taking:
- Selenium Sulfide (selenium sulfide): used for < 1 month
Side effects have: moderate inflammation, most severe blister
Comments from or about the patient: Immediate burning and searing pain after application blister and redness appeared shortly after applying icy hot gel.
Reply the comment
eHealthMe real world results:
For females aged 45 (±5):
Comparison with this patient's adverse outcomes:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Side effect | Number of reports among females aged 45 (±5) who take the drug |
| Inflammation | 0 (0.00%) |
| Blister | 0 (0.00%) |
| Burning Sensation | 1 (1.32%) |
(as an adverse outcome could be a symptom of a condition, additional studies are listed to help identify the cause: for example, regardless of which drug is taken, how many female HBP patients aged 50 (±5) have nausea)
| Symptom | Number of reports among females aged 45 (±5) who have the condition, regardless of which drug is taken |
| Inflammation in Cervical Spinal Stenosis | 0 (0.00%) |
| Blister in Cervical Spinal Stenosis | 0 (0.00%) |
| Burning Sensation in Cervical Spinal Stenosis | 0 (0.00%) |
Most common side effects experienced by females aged 45 (±5) in the use of Selenium Sulfide:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Side effect | Number of reports | |
| 1 | Pruritus | 6 |
| 2 | Weight Decreased | 6 |
| 3 | Diarrhoea Nos | 5 |
| 4 | Dyspnoea Nos | 4 |
| 5 | Vomiting Nos | 4 |
| 6 | Anaemia | 4 |
| 7 | Hepatic Failure | 4 |
| 8 | Arrhythmia Nos | 4 |
| 9 | Ventricular Extrasystoles | 3 |
| 10 | Headache Nos | 3 |
Login or sign up (it's free) to view more results. Or personalize this study
Most common side effects experienced by females aged 45 (±5) in long term use of Selenium Sulfide:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| None. |
For people in general (regardless of gender or age):
Comparison with this patient's adverse outcomes:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Side effect | Number of reports among people in general who take the drug |
| Inflammation | 6 (0.39%) |
| Blister | 19 (1.24%) |
| Burning Sensation | 30 (1.96%) |
(as an adverse outcome could be a symptom of a condition, additional studies are listed to help identify the cause: for example, regardless of which drug is taken, how many HBP patients have nausea)
| Symptom | Number of reports among people in general who have the condition, regardless of which drug is taken |
| Inflammation in Cervical Spinal Stenosis | 0 (0.00%) |
| Blister in Cervical Spinal Stenosis | 0 (0.00%) |
| Burning Sensation in Cervical Spinal Stenosis | 1 (1.61%) |
Most common side effects experienced by people in the use of Selenium Sulfide:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Side effect | Number of reports | |
| 1 | Pain Nos | 201 |
| 2 | Anxiety Nec | 140 |
| 3 | Asthenia | 134 |
| 4 | Injury Nos | 117 |
| 5 | Pyrexia | 114 |
| 6 | Arthralgia | 108 |
| 7 | Fatigue | 85 |
| 8 | Nausea | 84 |
| 9 | Drug Ineffective | 71 |
| 10 | Weight Decreased | 54 |
Login or sign up (it's free) to view more results. Or personalize this study
Most common side effects experienced by people in long term use of Selenium Sulfide:
(click on each outcome to view in-depth analysis, incl. how people recovered)| Side effect | Number of reports | |
| 1 | Dyspnoea | 4 |
| 2 | Syncope | 4 |
| 3 | Erythema | 4 |
| 4 | Respiratory Arrest | 2 |
| 5 | Platelet Count Decreased | 2 |
| 6 | Death | 2 |
| 7 | Infusion Related Reaction | 1 |
| 8 | Asthma | 1 |
| 9 | Breath Odour | 1 |
| 10 | Red Blood Cell Count Decreased | 1 |
Login or sign up (it's free) to view more results. Or personalize this study
How to use the study: print a copy of the study and bring it to your health teams to ensure drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Next: study your drugs
You can also:
- get notified of updates of this study
- let eHealthMe monitor your drugs
- post a comment or see what 6 people said
- get our mobile app: never miss a symptom, compare it with patients like me in real time, and discuss it with doctors later
- still have questions? Check any related studies below
In-depth study of side effects (who have it, when it happens and how):
- Burning Sensation in Selenium Sulfide reported by 7 people (updated 1 month ago)
- Blister in Selenium Sulfide reported by 5 people (updated 1 month ago)
- Inflammation in Selenium Sulfide reported by 2 people (updated 1 month ago)
Could it be a symptom from a condition:
- Burning Sensation in Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Blister in Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Inflammation in Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Side effects in real world:
Alternative drugs:
Drugs in real world that are associated with:
Comments from related studies:
From this study (9 months ago):
From this study (1 year ago):
From this study (1 year ago):
From this study (1 year ago):
From this study (3 years ago):
Severe migraine accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting after the use of Head & Shoulders selenium sulfide shampoo (2.5%). Migraines and nausea last between 1 and 5 days.
Immediate burning and searing pain after application blister and redness appeared shortly after applying icy hot gel.
my mother is using Selsun shampoo to treat hard deposits on her scalp which are a result of having shingles, Herpes zoster. I am concerned that this is not a suitable treatment and having adverse effects.
jh on Mar, 7, 2012:
Just used the capzasin-hp on my wife hands and she is not having horrible burning pain this product is dangerous and cant counteract the stuff according to the directions,nothing stops the burning for my wife,im pissed i just tryed to relive the arthritis pain and made it worse for he tonight.3-7-2012
Just want to make sure in interaction with these are ok...
Recent related drug studies:
- A study of drug interactions between Ketoconazole, Selenium Sulfide, Aciphex, Docusate Sodium, Perdiem, Neutrogena T-gel, Atenolol, Meclizine for a patient with Pruritus, Hyperchlorhydria, Abnormal Faeces, Laxative Supportive Care, Hypertension, Vertigo. The patient has Hair Texture Abnormal, Drug Interaction, Expired Drug Administered, Rash Pruritic
- A study of drug interactions between Selenium Sulfide, Testosterone, Ketoconazole for a patient with Skin Exfoliation, Blood Testosterone Decreased, Erythema, Hypersomnia. The patient has Condition Aggravated, Hypersomnia (Drowsiness), Dry Skin, Breast Tenderness (Breast pain), Drug Ineffective, Sunburn, Rosacea, Erythema (Rashes), Skin Exfoliation, Drug Effect Decreased
- A study of side effects of Selenium Sulfide for a patient with Folliculitis. The patient has Migraine
- A study of drug interactions between Florinef, Nystatin, Vaseline, Debrox, Reclast for a patient with Osteoporosis. The patient has Escherichia Infection, Cardiac Disorder, Delirium, Dementia Alzheimer's Type, Urosepsis
- A study of side effects of Selenium Sulfide for a patient with Seborrhoea. The patient has Urticaria
- A study of drug interactions between Aciphex, Meclizine, Atenolol, Docusate Sodium, Ketoconazole, Perdiem, Neutrogena T-gel, Selenium Sulfide for a patient with Hyperchlorhydria, Vertigo, Hypertension, Abnormal Faeces, Pruritus, Laxative Supportive Care. The patient has Hair Texture Abnormal, Drug Interaction, Rash Pruritic, Expired Drug Administered
- A study of drug interactions between Rapamune, Percocet, Ferrous Sulfide, Xanax, Omeprazole, Magnesium Oxide, Colace for a patient with Prophylaxis Against Transplant Rejection, Pain, Supplementation Therapy, Anxiety, Gastric Disorder, Mineral Supplementation, Constipation. The patient has Aphagia, Ascites, Post Procedural Haemorrhage
- A study of drug interactions between Taclonex, Apriza, Analactin, Zantac, Selenium Sulfide, Fish Oil, Humira, Acetaminophen for a patient with Dry Skin, Pruritus, Colitis Ulcerative. The patient has Tooth Disorder, Toothache, Dental Caries, Tooth Infection (Tooth abscess)
- A study of drug interactions between Rapamune, Percocet, Omeprazole, Xanax, Ferrous Sulfide, Magnesium Oxide, Colace for a patient with Prophylaxis Against Transplant Rejection, Pain, Gastric Disorder, Anxiety, Supplementation Therapy, Mineral Supplementation, Constipation. The patient has Post Procedural Haemorrhage, Aphagia, Ascites
- A study of side effects of Gold Bond Medicated Foot Maximum Strength Chattem for a patient with Hyperhidrosis. The patient has Skin Exfoliation
- A study of drug interactions between Aspirin, Levetiracetam, Rosuvastatin, Docusate Calcium, Famotidine, Potassium Chloride, Glimepiride, Isosorbide Dinitrate, Omeprazole, Selenium Sulfide, Exenatide, Tiotropium, Bisacodyl, Insulin Novo, Lantus, Baclofen, Guaifenesin, Albuterol, Aralast, Fibercon for a patient with Diabetes Mellitus, Alpha-1 Anti-trypsin Deficiency. The patient has Pruritus (Itching), Urticaria, Rash (Rashes)
- A study of drug interactions between Tums, Aspirin, Omeprazole, Motrin, Amlodipine, Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide, Ferric Sulfide, Vitamin C, Gilenya for a patient with Multiple Sclerosis. The patient has Heart Rate Decreased, Paraesthesia, Chills, Joint Injury, Fall, Joint Sprain (Sprains)
- A study of drug interactions between Accutane, Ortho-novum, Selenium Sulfide for a patient with Acne. The patient has Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Depressed Mood, Haemorrhoids, Arthralgia (Joint pain), Colitis Ulcerative (Ulcerative colitis)
- A study of drug interactions between Selozok, Blinded Therapy, Aldactone, Omeprazole, Selsun, Furosemide, Simvastatin, Digoxin, Aprozide for a patient with Thrombosis Prophylaxis, Hypertension. The patient has Syncope (Fainting), Hypotension
- A study of drug interactions between Ortho-novum, Accutane, Selenium Sulfide for a patient with Acne. The patient has Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Depressed Mood, Haemorrhoids, Colitis Ulcerative (Ulcerative colitis)
- A study of drug interactions between Multi-vitamins, Temazepam, Benazepril Hydrochloride, Vicodin, Simvastatin, Sennosides, Citalopram Hydrobromide, Albuterol, Tamsulosin, Tysabri, Famciclovir, Acetaminophen, Omeprazole, Bisacodyl, Docusate, Carvedilol, Mometasone, Gabapentin, Baclofen, Niacin, Ascorbic Acid, Methylphenidate Hcl, Polyethylene Glycol, Fluticas Salmeterol, Calcium Carbonate, Mupirocin, Selenium Sulfide, Lidocaine, Ipratropium Bromide, Capsaicin, Hydrocortisone, Vit D3, Aspirin for a patient with Supplementation Therapy, Insomnia, Hypertension, Pain, Hypercholesterolaemia, Constipation, Depression, Bronchitis, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Multiple Sclerosis, Viral Infection, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Neuralgia, Muscle Spasticity, Fatigue, Asthma, Antacid Therapy, Osteoporosis, Ischaemic Heart Disease. The patient has Haematuria, Urosepsis
- A study of side effects of Icy Hot Maximum Chattem for a patient with Myalgia. The patient has Skin Irritation, Erythema
- A study of drug interactions between Blinded Therapy, Aldactone, Furosemide, Simvastatin, Omeprazole, Digoxin, Selsun, Selozok, Aprozide for a patient with Thrombosis Prophylaxis. The patient has Fall, Hypotension
- A study of drug interactions between Lovastatin, Hydrochlorothiazide, Metformin, Amlodipine, Benazepril, Selenium Sulfide Rx 2.5% 2j5, Aspirin for a patient with Blood Cholesterol Increased, Diuretic Therapy, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Rash, Cardiovascular Event. The patient has Blister, Hypersensitivity, Skin Discolouration, Fungal Skin Infection
- A study of side effects of Capzasin-hp Capsaicin 0.1% Chattem for a patient with Myalgia. The patient has Erythema, Blister, Thermal Burn
NOTE: The study is based on active ingredients. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients are also considered.
WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.
DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only, and has not been supported by scientific studies or clinical trials unless otherwise stated. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.
You may report adverse side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
If you use this eHealthMe study on publication, please acknowledge it with a citation: study title, URL, accessed date.
Recent drug studies on eHealthMe:
- Could Selenium Sulfide cause Burning Sensation?
- Could Cervical Spinal Stenosis cause Burning Sensation?
- Is my drug associated with Burning Sensation?
- Could Selenium Sulfide cause Blister?
- Could Cervical Spinal Stenosis cause Blister?
- Is my drug associated with Blister?
- Could Selenium Sulfide cause Inflammation?
- Could Bipolar disorder cause Accidental death?
- Is my drug associated with Inflammation?
- Which Cervical spinal stenosis drug is better for me?
