Ashwagandha and Headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Ashwagandha (ashwagandha), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Vitamin C, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Headache when taking Ashwagandha. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 287 people who have side effects when taking Ashwagandha from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha has active ingredients of ashwagandha. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 749 Ashwagandha users. Check the latest studies of Ashwagandha.

What is Headache?

Headache (pain in head) is found to be associated with 3,751 drugs and 5,772 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Headache.

On Jul, 13, 2026

287 people reported to have side effects when taking Ashwagandha.
Among them, 22 people (7.67%) have Headache.

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Headache when taking Ashwagandha? *

female: 80 %
male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Headache when taking Ashwagandha? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ashwagandha? *

What are other side effects people have besides Headache? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 50.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 40.91%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 36.36%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 36.36%
Fever: 7 people, 31.82%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 31.82%
Weight Decreased: 7 people, 31.82%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 6 people, 27.27%
Panic Disorder: 6 people, 27.27%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 3 people, 13.64%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 13.64%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 9.09%
Depression: 2 people, 9.09%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 2 people, 9.09%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 4.55%
Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 1 person, 4.55%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 4.55%
Cardiac Discomfort: 1 person, 4.55%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 4.55%

* 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 ashwagandha (the active ingredients of Ashwagandha) and Ashwagandha (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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