Psyllium husk side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Psyllium husk (blond psyllium). Common side effects include balance disorder among females and abdominal distension among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 1,402 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Psyllium Husk?
Psyllium husk has active ingredients of blond psyllium. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 1,493 Psyllium husk users. Check the latest studies of Psyllium husk.
1,402 people who take Psyllium Husk and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Psyllium husk, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Psyllium husk, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Psyllium husk, 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?
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How the study uses the data?
The study is based on blond psyllium (the active ingredients of Psyllium husk) and Psyllium husk (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 Psyllium husk:
- Psyllium husk (1,493 reports)
All Psyllium husk side effects from A to Z:
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