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Flaxseed and Osteoporosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Osteoporosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Flaxseed (flaxseed), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 10+ years also take Fosamax, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Osteoporosis when taking Flaxseed. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,051 people who have side effects when taking Flaxseed from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Flaxseed?

Flaxseed has active ingredients of flaxseed. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 7,137 Flaxseed users. Check the latest studies of Flaxseed.

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break) is found to be associated with 1,808 drugs and 1,904 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteoporosis.

On Jul, 30, 2026

7,051 people reported to have side effects when taking Flaxseed.
Among them, 49 people (0.69%) have Osteoporosis.

Could Flaxseed cause Osteoporosis?

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Flaxseed when they have Osteoporosis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 28.57 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 71.43 %

What is the gender of people who have Osteoporosis when taking Flaxseed? *

  • female: 97.56 %
  • male: 2.44 %

What is the age of people who have Osteoporosis when taking Flaxseed? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 21.74 %
  • 50-59: 17.39 %
  • 60+: 60.87 %

What are other drugs people take besides Flaxseed? *

  1. Fosamax: 26 people, 53.06%
  2. Xyrem: 12 people, 24.49%
  3. Lipitor: 12 people, 24.49%
  4. Vitamins: 8 people, 16.33%
  5. Estrace: 8 people, 16.33%
  6. Restasis: 7 people, 14.29%
  7. Pyridium: 7 people, 14.29%
  8. Ritalin: 7 people, 14.29%
  9. Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides: 7 people, 14.29%
  10. Nuvigil: 7 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Osteoporosis? *

  1. Femur Fracture: 24 people, 48.98%
  2. Fall: 23 people, 46.94%
  3. Broken Bone: 15 people, 30.61%
  4. Low Turnover Osteopathy (slow removal of old bone and its replacement by new bone): 14 people, 28.57%
  5. High Blood Pressure: 14 people, 28.57%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 14 people, 28.57%
  7. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 13 people, 26.53%
  8. Constipation: 13 people, 26.53%
  9. Dizziness: 12 people, 24.49%
  10. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 11 people, 22.45%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 12 people, 24.49%
  2. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 12 people, 24.49%
  3. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 10 people, 20.41%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 20.41%
  5. Depression: 8 people, 16.33%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 12.24%
  7. Fluid Imbalance (imbalance of fluid in body in intake and fluid lost): 5 people, 10.20%
  8. Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 5 people, 10.20%
  9. Pain: 4 people, 8.16%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 6.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

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