Ascorbate and Flatulence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Flatulence is reported as a side effect among people who take Ascorbate (vitamin c (ascorbic acid)), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Coenzyme Q10, and have Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Flatulence when taking Ascorbate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,412 people who have side effects when taking Ascorbate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ascorbate?

Ascorbate has active ingredients of vitamin c (ascorbic acid). eHealthMe is studying from 1,444 Ascorbate users. Check the latest studies of Ascorbate.

What is Flatulence?

Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus) is found to be associated with 1,803 drugs and 1,883 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Flatulence.

On Jan, 13, 2026

1,412 people reported to have side effects when taking Ascorbate.
Among them, 16 people (1.13%) have Flatulence.

Among these 16 people:

What is the gender of people who have Flatulence when taking Ascorbate? *

female: 56.25 %
male: 43.75 %

What is the age of people who have Flatulence when taking Ascorbate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ascorbate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Flatulence? *

Abdominal Discomfort: 8 people, 50.00%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 50.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 43.75%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 43.75%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 43.75%
Indigestion: 7 people, 43.75%
Cough: 6 people, 37.50%
Depression: 6 people, 37.50%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 6 people, 37.50%
Weakness: 6 people, 37.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 5 people, 31.25%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 25.00%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 2 people, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 6.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 6.25%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 6.25%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer): 1 person, 6.25%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 vitamin c (ascorbic acid) (the active ingredients of Ascorbate) and Ascorbate (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).

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