Coq and Irritable bowel syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Irritable bowel syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Coq (coenzyme q - 10), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Irritable bowel syndrome when taking Coq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,924 people who have side effects when taking Coq from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Coq?

Coq has active ingredients of coenzyme q - 10. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 11,465 Coq users. Check the latest studies of Coq.

What is Irritable bowel syndrome?

Irritable bowel syndrome is found to be associated with 1,317 drugs and 2,123 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Irritable bowel syndrome.

On Jul, 13, 2026

9,924 people reported to have side effects when taking Coq.
Among them, 18 people (0.18%) have Irritable bowel syndrome.

Could Coq cause Irritable bowel syndrome?

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Irritable bowel syndrome when taking Coq? *

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

What is the age of people who have Irritable bowel syndrome when taking Coq? *

What are other drugs people take besides Coq? *

What are other side effects people have besides Irritable bowel syndrome? *

Diarrhea: 6 people, 33.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 22.22%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 22.22%
Fall: 3 people, 16.67%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 16.67%
Balance Disorder: 2 people, 11.11%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 11.11%
Injury: 2 people, 11.11%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 2 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 16.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 11.11%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 11.11%
Indigestion: 2 people, 11.11%
Depression: 2 people, 11.11%
Urinary Tract Disorder: 1 person, 5.56%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 1 person, 5.56%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.56%
Enlarged Prostate: 1 person, 5.56%
Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Peel MM, Cooke M, Lewis-Peel HJ, Lea RA, Moyle W, "A randomized controlled trial of coenzyme Q 10 for fatigue in the late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis", Complementary therapies in medicine, 2015 Dec .
Peel MM, Cooke M, Lewis-Peel HJ, Lea RA, Moyle W, "A randomized controlled trial of coenzyme Q 10 for fatigue in the late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis", Complementary therapies in medicine, 2015 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on coenzyme q - 10 (the active ingredients of Coq) and Coq (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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