Coq10 and Adverse drug reaction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Adverse drug reaction is reported as a side effect among people who take Coq10 (coenzyme q - 10), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Magnesium, and have Cardiac disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Adverse drug reaction when taking Coq10. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,269 people who have side effects when taking Coq10 from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Coq10?

Coq10 has active ingredients of coenzyme q - 10. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 10,399 Coq10 users. Check the latest studies of Coq10.

What is Adverse drug reaction?

Adverse drug reaction is found to be associated with 1,629 drugs and 1,553 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Adverse drug reaction.

On Jul, 27, 2026

9,269 people reported to have side effects when taking Coq10.
Among them, 45 people (0.49%) have Adverse drug reaction.

Could Coq10 cause Adverse drug reaction?

Among these 45 people:

What is the gender of people who have Adverse drug reaction when taking Coq10? *

female: 76.74 %
male: 23.26 %

What is the age of people who have Adverse drug reaction when taking Coq10? *

What are other drugs people take besides Coq10? *

What are other side effects people have besides Adverse drug reaction? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 15.56%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 15.56%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 13.33%
Pain: 5 people, 11.11%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 11.11%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 11.11%
Diabetes: 5 people, 11.11%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 4 people, 8.89%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 8.89%
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body): 4 people, 8.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 13.33%
Depression: 6 people, 13.33%
Gait Disturbance: 6 people, 13.33%
Cardiac Disorder: 6 people, 13.33%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 5 people, 11.11%
Thyroid Diseases: 5 people, 11.11%
Diabetes: 5 people, 11.11%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 11.11%
Pain: 4 people, 8.89%
Nerve Injury: 4 people, 8.89%

* 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 .
Dong H, Zhang J, Ren L, Liu Q, Zhu S, "Unexpected death due to cefuroxime-induced disulfiram-like reaction", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2013 Jan .
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 .
Dong H, Zhang J, Ren L, Liu Q, Zhu S, "Unexpected death due to cefuroxime-induced disulfiram-like reaction", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2013 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on coenzyme q - 10 (the active ingredients of Coq10) and Coq10 (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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