Lactulose side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Lactulose. Common side effects include abdominal pain among females, and death among males.
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44,302 people who take Lactulose and have side effects are studied.
What is Lactulose?
Lactulose has active ingredients of lactulose. It is used in constipation. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 44,542 Lactulose users.
Number of Lactulose reports submitted per year:

Lactulose side effects by time on the drug *:
Lactulose side effects by gender *:
Lactulose side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Lactulose?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on lactulose (the active ingredients of Lactulose) and Lactulose (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Lactulose:
- Lactulose (44,542 reports)
Common Lactulose side effects:
- Constipation: 2,945 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2,515 reports
- Nausea and vomiting: 2,359 reports
- Diarrhea: 2,308 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 2,156 reports
- Pain: 2,147 reports
- Pneumonia: 2,137 reports
All Lactulose side effects from A to Z:
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