Ferrous fumarate and Selenium drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ferrous fumarate (ferrous fumarate) and Selenium (selenium). Common drug interactions include toothache among females and abdominal discomfort among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ferrous fumarate and Selenium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ferrous fumarate?

Ferrous fumarate has active ingredients of ferrous fumarate. It is often used in anemia. eHealthMe is studying from 9,840 Ferrous fumarate users. Check the latest studies of Ferrous fumarate.

What is Selenium?

Selenium has active ingredients of selenium. It is often used in vitamin supplementation. eHealthMe is studying from 5,314 Selenium users. Check the latest studies of Selenium.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

13 people who take Ferrous fumarate and Selenium together, and have interactions are studied.

Ferrous fumarate and Selenium drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ferrous Fumarate and Selenium, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Toothache (tooth pain)
  2. Vertigo
  3. Visual impairment
  4. Bedridden
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer)
  7. Oesophageal dilatation (enlarged oesophagus)
  8. Oesophageal stenosis (narrowing of oesophagus)
  9. Oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus)
  10. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)

male:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  4. Muscle injury
  5. Musculoskeletal discomfort (discomfort in the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
  6. Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
  7. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  8. Pain
  9. Peripheral coldness
  10. Spinal column injury (spinal cord bone injury)

What are the common drug interactions of Ferrous Fumarate and Selenium, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer)
  3. Oesophageal dilatation (enlarged oesophagus)
  4. Oesophageal stenosis (narrowing of oesophagus)
  5. Oesophagitis (inflammation of oesophagus)
  6. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  7. Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
  8. Weight decreased
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  10. Back pain

60+:

  1. Abdominal discomfort
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Musculoskeletal discomfort (discomfort in the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
  4. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  5. Pain
  6. Spinal column injury (spinal cord bone injury)
  7. Tachycardia (a heart rate that exceeds the range of 100 beats/min)
  8. Diarrhoea
  9. Dizziness
  10. Faeces hard

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Drowsiness: 4 people, 30.77%
  2. Pain: 3 people, 23.08%
  3. Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 2 people, 15.38%
  4. Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 15.38%
  5. Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 7.69%
  6. Back Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
  7. Blood Testosterone Increased: 1 person, 7.69%
  8. Constipation: 1 person, 7.69%
  9. Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 7.69%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ferrous fumarate and selenium (the active ingredients of Ferrous fumarate and Selenium, respectively), and Ferrous fumarate and Selenium (the brand names). 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?

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