Msm side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Msm (methylsulfonylmethane). Common side effects include alopecia among females and abdominal distension among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 978 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Msm?
Msm has active ingredients of methylsulfonylmethane. It is often used in joint pain. eHealthMe is studying from 1,210 Msm users. Check the latest studies of Msm.
978 people who take Msm and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Msm, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Msm, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Msm, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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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.
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on methylsulfonylmethane (the active ingredients of Msm) and Msm (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Msm:
- Msm (1,210 reports)
All Msm side effects from A to Z:
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