Ferrous fumarate and Gastroenteritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastroenteritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ferrous fumarate (ferrous fumarate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Amlodipine, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastroenteritis when taking Ferrous fumarate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,374 people who have side effects when taking Ferrous fumarate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ferrous fumarate?

Ferrous fumarate has active ingredients of ferrous fumarate. It is often used in anemia. eHealthMe is studying from 9,840 Ferrous fumarate users. Check the latest studies of Ferrous fumarate.

What is Gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine) is found to be associated with 1,346 drugs and 1,278 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastroenteritis.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

9,374 people reported to have side effects when taking Ferrous fumarate.
Among them, 21 people (0.22%) have Gastroenteritis.

Could Ferrous fumarate cause Gastroenteritis?

Among these 21 people:

What is the gender of people who have Gastroenteritis when taking Ferrous fumarate? *

female: 42.86 %
male: 57.14 %

What is the age of people who have Gastroenteritis when taking Ferrous fumarate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ferrous fumarate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastroenteritis? *

Diarrhea: 8 people, 38.10%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 6 people, 28.57%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 6 people, 28.57%
Respiratory Rate Increased (excess breathing rate/min): 5 people, 23.81%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 19.05%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 19.05%
Viral Infection: 3 people, 14.29%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 14.29%
Campylobacter Infection (infection by the campylobacter bacterium): 2 people, 9.52%
Weakness: 2 people, 9.52%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 42.86%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 5 people, 23.81%
Pain: 3 people, 14.29%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 9.52%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 9.52%
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (joint inflammation in children due to systemic disease): 2 people, 9.52%
Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 9.52%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 2 people, 9.52%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 1 person, 4.76%
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: 1 person, 4.76%

* 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 ferrous fumarate (the active ingredients of Ferrous fumarate) and Ferrous fumarate (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?

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