Coq and The flu - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

The flu is reported as a side effect among people who take Coq (coenzyme q - 10), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Fish Oil, and have Primary pulmonary hypertension.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have The flu 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 11,467 Coq users. Check the latest studies of Coq.

What is The flu?

The flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus) is found to be associated with 2,171 drugs and 2,719 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of The flu.

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On Jul, 13, 2026

9,924 people reported to have side effects when taking Coq.
Among them, 88 people (0.89%) have The flu.

Among these 88 people:

What is the gender of people who have The flu when taking Coq? *

female: 55.81 %
male: 44.19 %

What is the age of people who have The flu when taking Coq? *

What are other drugs people take besides Coq? *

What are other side effects people have besides The flu? *

Pneumonia: 22 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 22.73%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 19 people, 21.59%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 19 people, 21.59%
Headache (pain in head): 19 people, 21.59%
Weakness: 18 people, 20.45%
Urinary Tract Infection: 16 people, 18.18%
Back Pain: 14 people, 15.91%
Pain: 14 people, 15.91%
Cough: 13 people, 14.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 10.23%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 9 people, 10.23%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 9.09%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 6.82%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 6.82%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 6 people, 6.82%
Type 2 Diabetes: 6 people, 6.82%
Asthma: 6 people, 6.82%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 5.68%
Diabetes: 5 people, 5.68%

* 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

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

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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