Drisdol and Eating disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eating disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Drisdol (ergocalciferol), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xanax, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eating disorder when taking Drisdol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,686 people who have side effects when taking Drisdol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Drisdol?

Drisdol has active ingredients of ergocalciferol. It is often used in vitamin d. eHealthMe is studying from 1,740 Drisdol users. Check the latest studies of Drisdol.

What is Eating disorder?

Eating disorder is found to be associated with 1,369 drugs and 1,442 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eating disorder.

On Jul, 09, 2026

1,686 people reported to have side effects when taking Drisdol.
Among them, 13 people (0.77%) have Eating disorder.

Among these 13 people:

How long have people been on Drisdol when they have Eating disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Eating disorder when taking Drisdol? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Eating disorder when taking Drisdol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Drisdol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eating disorder? *

Diarrhea: 11 people, 84.62%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 69.23%
Nausea And Vomiting: 9 people, 69.23%
Tricuspid Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 9 people, 69.23%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 9 people, 69.23%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 9 people, 69.23%
Pain: 9 people, 69.23%
Pericardial Effusion (fluid around the heart): 9 people, 69.23%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 9 people, 69.23%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8 people, 61.54%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 61.54%
Vitamin D Decreased: 2 people, 15.38%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 2 people, 15.38%
Blood Calcium Decreased: 2 people, 15.38%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Body Height Below Normal: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Kapoor S, "Influence of Vitamin D Consumption and Levels on the Development of Psychiatric Disorders", Lee, Y. J., & Park, K. (2018). Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Skin Necrosis of Toes in the Paraplegic Patient with Hypertension.?Drug safety-case reports,?5(1), 7., 2014 Aug .
Kapoor S, "Influence of Vitamin D Consumption and Levels on the Development of Psychiatric Disorders", Lee, Y. J., & Park, K. (2018). Secondary Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Skin Necrosis of Toes in the Paraplegic Patient with Hypertension.?Drug safety-case reports,?5(1), 7., 2014 Aug .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ergocalciferol (the active ingredients of Drisdol) and Drisdol (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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