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Folic acid and Binge eating - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Binge eating is reported as a side effect among people who take Folic acid (folic acid), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Lamotrigine, and have Stress and anxiety.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Binge eating when taking Folic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 162,497 people who have side effects when taking Folic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Folic acid?

Folic acid has active ingredients of folic acid. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 165,027 Folic acid users. Check the latest studies of Folic acid.

What is Binge eating?

Binge eating (pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable eating) is found to be associated with 128 drugs and 353 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Binge eating.

On Aug, 01, 2026

162,497 people reported to have side effects when taking Folic acid.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Binge eating.

Could Folic acid cause Binge eating?

Among these 12 people:

What is the gender of people who have Binge eating when taking Folic acid? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Binge eating when taking Folic acid? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 10 %
  • 20-29: 80 %
  • 30-39: 10 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Folic acid? *

  1. Lorazepam: 8 people, 66.67%
  2. Sumatriptan: 8 people, 66.67%
  3. Clonazepam: 8 people, 66.67%
  4. Fluoxetine: 8 people, 66.67%
  5. Lamotrigine: 8 people, 66.67%
  6. Zopiclone: 7 people, 58.33%
  7. Aripiprazole: 2 people, 16.67%
  8. Restasis: 1 person, 8.33%
  9. Quetiapine Fumarate: 1 person, 8.33%
  10. Prilosec: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Binge eating? *

  1. Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 10 people, 83.33%
  2. Menstruation Irregular: 9 people, 75.00%
  3. Intentional Self-Injury: 9 people, 75.00%
  4. Feeling Abnormal: 9 people, 75.00%
  5. Sleep Disorder: 9 people, 75.00%
  6. Constipation: 9 people, 75.00%
  7. Disturbance In Attention: 9 people, 75.00%
  8. Weight Loss: 8 people, 66.67%
  9. Dissociation: 8 people, 66.67%
  10. Memory Loss: 8 people, 66.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 75.00%
  2. Panic Disorder: 8 people, 66.67%
  3. Migraine Without Aura (headache without neurological problems): 8 people, 66.67%
  4. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 8 people, 66.67%
  5. Depression: 8 people, 66.67%
  6. Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 7 people, 58.33%
  7. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 58.33%
  8. Indigestion: 1 person, 8.33%
  9. Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 8.33%
  10. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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 folic acid (the active ingredients of Folic acid) and Folic acid (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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