Botox and Hiatal hernia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hiatal hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Botox (botulinum toxin type a), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ibrance, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hiatal hernia when taking Botox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 69,984 people who have side effects when taking Botox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Botox?

Botox has active ingredients of botulinum toxin type a. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 70,513 Botox users. Check the latest studies of Botox.

What is Hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm) is found to be associated with 1,303 drugs and 1,567 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hiatal hernia.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 04, 2026

69,984 people reported to have side effects when taking Botox.
Among them, 30 people (0.04%) have Hiatal hernia.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Botox when they have Hiatal hernia? *

What is the gender of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Botox? *

female: 96.55 %
male: 3.45 %

What is the age of people who have Hiatal hernia when taking Botox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Botox? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hiatal hernia? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 15 people, 50.00%
Weakness: 14 people, 46.67%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 14 people, 46.67%
Chest Pain: 14 people, 46.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 46.67%
Pain: 13 people, 43.33%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 13 people, 43.33%
Memory Loss: 12 people, 40.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 12 people, 40.00%
Back Pain: 12 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 33.33%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 9 people, 30.00%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 9 people, 30.00%
Pain: 5 people, 16.67%
Breast Cancer Female: 4 people, 13.33%
Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 3 people, 10.00%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 10.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 10.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 6.67%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 6.67%

* 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 botulinum toxin type a (the active ingredients of Botox) and Botox (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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