Psyllium 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 (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 4,086 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Psyllium?
Psyllium has active ingredients of blond psyllium. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 4,261 Psyllium users. Check the latest studies of Psyllium.
4,086 people who take Psyllium and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Psyllium, by gender? *
What are the common side effects of Psyllium, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the common side effects of Psyllium, 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) and Psyllium (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:
- Psyllium (4,261 reports)
All Psyllium side effects from A to Z:
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