Flaxseed and Weight loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Flaxseed (flaxseed), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight loss 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 Weight loss?

Weight loss is found to be associated with 1,449 drugs and 2,293 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight loss.

On Jul, 10, 2026

7,051 people reported to have side effects when taking Flaxseed.
Among them, 26 people (0.37%) have Weight loss.

Among these 26 people:

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

female: 84.62 %
male: 15.38 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Flaxseed? *

Protonix: 8 people, 30.77%
Fosamax: 8 people, 30.77%
Alendronate Sodium: 8 people, 30.77%
Vitamins: 8 people, 30.77%
Colestid: 8 people, 30.77%
Nexium: 8 people, 30.77%
Coenzyme Q10: 8 people, 30.77%
Omega-3 Marine Triglycerides: 8 people, 30.77%
Glucosamine: 6 people, 23.08%
Vitamin D3: 6 people, 23.08%

What are other side effects people have besides Weight loss? *

Chest Pain: 10 people, 38.46%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 9 people, 34.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 9 people, 34.62%
Herpes Zoster: 8 people, 30.77%
Joint Effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering): 8 people, 30.77%
Bunion (a painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe): 8 people, 30.77%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 8 people, 30.77%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 8 people, 30.77%
Muscle Strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear): 8 people, 30.77%
Breast Cancer: 8 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 8 people, 30.77%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 8 people, 30.77%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 5 people, 19.23%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 11.54%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 11.54%
Blood Uric Acid Increased: 2 people, 7.69%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 7.69%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 7.69%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 7.69%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 3.85%

* 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 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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