Beta carotene and Hepatic enzyme increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatic enzyme increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Beta carotene (beta - carotene), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Dexilant, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatic enzyme increased when taking Beta carotene. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 848 people who have side effects when taking Beta carotene from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Beta carotene?

Beta carotene has active ingredients of beta - carotene. eHealthMe is studying from 853 Beta carotene users. Check the latest studies of Beta carotene.

What is Hepatic enzyme increased?

Hepatic enzyme increased is found to be associated with 1,885 drugs and 2,014 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatic enzyme increased.

On Jul, 18, 2026

848 people reported to have side effects when taking Beta carotene.
Among them, 33 people (3.89%) have Hepatic enzyme increased.

Could Beta carotene cause Hepatic enzyme increased?

Among these 33 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hepatic enzyme increased when taking Beta carotene? *

female: 93.94 %
male: 6.06 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatic enzyme increased when taking Beta carotene? *

What are other drugs people take besides Beta carotene? *

Actemra: 28 people, 84.85%
Asacol: 28 people, 84.85%
Dexilant: 28 people, 84.85%
Folic Acid: 22 people, 66.67%
Cefadroxil: 20 people, 60.61%
Cephalexin: 20 people, 60.61%
Risedronate Sodium: 20 people, 60.61%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 19 people, 57.58%
Lamisil: 18 people, 54.55%
Alendronate Sodium: 18 people, 54.55%

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatic enzyme increased? *

Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 30 people, 90.91%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 29 people, 87.88%
Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 29 people, 87.88%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 28 people, 84.85%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 28 people, 84.85%
Nausea And Vomiting: 28 people, 84.85%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 28 people, 84.85%
Joint Pain: 28 people, 84.85%
Hypersensitivity: 28 people, 84.85%
Heart Rate Decreased: 28 people, 84.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 29 people, 87.88%
Urinary Tract Infection: 28 people, 84.85%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 28 people, 84.85%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 28 people, 84.85%
Fungal Infection: 17 people, 51.52%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 2 people, 6.06%
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia (cancer affects small lymphocytes (white blood cells)): 1 person, 3.03%

* 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 beta - carotene (the active ingredients of Beta carotene) and Beta carotene (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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