Alginate and Muscle aches - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle aches is reported as a side effect among people who take Alginate (algin), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ranitidine, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle aches when taking Alginate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,552 people who have side effects when taking Alginate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Alginate?

Alginate has active ingredients of algin. eHealthMe is studying from 1,556 Alginate users. Check the latest studies of Alginate.

What is Muscle aches?

Muscle aches (muscle pain) is found to be associated with 2,723 drugs and 3,748 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle aches.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

1,552 people reported to have side effects when taking Alginate.
Among them, 26 people (1.68%) have Muscle aches.

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Alginate when they have Muscle aches? *

What is the gender of people who have Muscle aches when taking Alginate? *

female: 54.17 %
male: 45.83 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle aches when taking Alginate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Alginate? *

Ranitidine: 10 people, 38.46%
Mebeverine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 19.23%
Fluoxetine: 5 people, 19.23%
Lipitor: 5 people, 19.23%
Omeprazole: 3 people, 11.54%
Paracetamol: 3 people, 11.54%
Acetylsalicylic Acid: 3 people, 11.54%
Ventolin: 3 people, 11.54%
Voltaren: 2 people, 7.69%
Pravastatin Sodium: 2 people, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle aches? *

Joint Pain: 11 people, 42.31%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 42.31%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 8 people, 30.77%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 6 people, 23.08%
Night Sweats (sweating in night): 6 people, 23.08%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 6 people, 23.08%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 5 people, 19.23%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 5 people, 19.23%
Muscle Atrophy (a decrease in the mass of the muscle): 5 people, 19.23%
Menopausal Symptoms: 5 people, 19.23%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 19.23%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 15.38%
Memory Loss: 4 people, 15.38%
Indigestion: 4 people, 15.38%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 11.54%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 11.54%
Feeling Hot: 3 people, 11.54%
Panic Disorder: 3 people, 11.54%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 11.54%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 11.54%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on algin (the active ingredients of Alginate) and Alginate (the brand name). 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?

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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